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R554 AOR

1998 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

167,941 mi
Last recorded167,941 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR554 AOR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 167,941 miles

n/s steering arm slight play

o/s steering arm slight play

oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2014 159,887 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

very slight play o/s steering arm

Pass 16 Apr 2013 152,908 miles

Nearside 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 19 Apr 2012 146,023 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 138,302 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 127,016 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 105,604 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

long handbrake

Pass 2 Apr 2009 105,604 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

long handbrake

Pass 25 Apr 2008 89,226 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all four tyres are badly perished

long handbrake

Fail 25 Apr 2008 89,226 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all four tyres are badly perished

long handbrake

Pass 16 Apr 2007 73,640 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 57,093 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 53,855 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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R554 AOR is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R554 AOR, 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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R554 AOR is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 January 1998.

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