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R552 DTC

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,679 mi
Last recorded163,679 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR552 DTC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2011 163,679 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2010 155,751 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 155,751 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 9 Jul 2009 147,299 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 136,388 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 136,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 124,462 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 124,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 121,911 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 121,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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R552 DTC 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 60%.

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 R552 DTC, 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 R552 DTC registered?

R552 DTC is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 13 February 1998.

Is R552 DTC safe to buy?

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