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R501 KUF

1998 Subaru Impreza Wrx

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,501 mi
Last recorded71,501 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza Wrx82,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR501 KUF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2010 71,501 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 60,640 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 58,408 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 51,723 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 51,699 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx?

Based on 9,096 MOT tests across 1,388 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
4,551
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 377
fog lamp not working 326
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 322
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 283
Steering rack gaiter split 271
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R501 KUF is a 1998 Subaru Impreza Wrx in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Impreza Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 82,841 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza Wrx fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 377 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R501 KUF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R501 KUF registered?

R501 KUF is a 1998 Subaru Impreza Wrx, first registered on 16 April 1998.

Is R501 KUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R501 KUF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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