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R555 NAD

1998 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

101,911 mi
Last recorded101,911 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR555 NAD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 101,911 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 101,823 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Sep 2010 95,856 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 95,850 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Fail 14 Aug 2008 89,995 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 89,995 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 86,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake pedal anti slip pad worn

n/s/r wheel bearing noise advise replace

o/s/f and n/s/f anti roll bar link bushes worn

p,a,s drive belt worn/cracking

wiper linkage worn/loose

Pass 31 Aug 2006 79,409 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 79,409 miles

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

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

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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R555 NAD is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R555 NAD, 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 R555 NAD registered?

R555 NAD is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R555 NAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R555 NAD shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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