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R494 RRS

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

139,966 mi
Last recorded139,966 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR494 RRS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 12 Sep 2015 139,966 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel lines correded

Pass 13 Sep 2014 138,561 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 136,498 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 134,562 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 132,644 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 130,647 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 128,817 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 126,610 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 124,135 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 121,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?

Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
4,996
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
72,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,062
Registration plate lamp not working 19,494
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,247
position lamp(s) not working 16,099
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15,281
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R494 RRS is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 100,015 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R494 RRS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Subaru Impreza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R494 RRS registered?

R494 RRS is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 April 1998.

Is R494 RRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R494 RRS shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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