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R495 WNT

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

53,264 mi
Last recorded53,264 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR495 WNT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 53,264 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 52,890 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 51,919 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 49,468 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 47,282 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 44,064 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 42,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 40,490 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 38,876 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 36,825 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 36,825 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 35,502 miles

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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R495 WNT is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R495 WNT, 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 R495 WNT registered?

R495 WNT is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 22 September 1998.

Is R495 WNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R495 WNT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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