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R546 EOR

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

152,382 mi
Last recorded152,382 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR546 EOR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 152,382 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 143,442 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 143,442 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 136,777 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to rear at side of tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 136,777 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to rear at side of tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 136,715 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 136,715 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 136,250 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 136,248 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2017 134,676 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 134,669 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 131,880 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 131,861 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 125,960 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 121,883 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 121,883 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 118,286 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 118,286 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 113,521 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 113,521 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 109,062 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 109,062 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 104,760 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 104,757 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 101,792 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 95,968 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 93,929 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 May 2007 93,929 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 83,279 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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R546 EOR is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R546 EOR, 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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R546 EOR is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 April 1998.

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