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R552 BKW

1998 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,980 mi
Last recorded131,980 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2007
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD103,065 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR552 BKW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Sport AWD
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2007 131,980 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 131,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 122,512 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 114,893 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 114,702 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Sport AWD?

Based on 6,646 MOT tests across 875 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
6,848
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
875
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 390
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 343
Registration plate lamp not working 268
Registration plate lamp not working 235
position lamp(s) not working 212
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R552 BKW is a 1998 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 103,065 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 Sport AWD fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 390 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R552 BKW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Sport AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Subaru Impreza Sport AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R552 BKW registered?

R552 BKW is a 1998 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R552 BKW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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