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R552 FFC

1998 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

113,234 mi
Last recorded113,234 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD103,065 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR552 FFC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Sport AWD
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2016 113,234 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 113,214 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 27,726 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 107,469 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 107,440 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 102,050 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 101,924 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 96,834 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 92,441 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 87,908 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 83,804 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 83,804 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 79,066 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 79,066 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 74,694 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2007 74,694 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 67,498 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 57,996 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 57,996 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 FFC is a 1998 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FFC, 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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R552 FFC is a 1998 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD, first registered on 13 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R552 FFC shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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