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R55 WRC

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,500 mi
Last recorded38,500 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 WRC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 15 Sep 2012 38,500 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 37,885 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 36,473 miles

sills floor chassi and all brake pipes req wax oil to protect

Pass 4 Jun 2009 35,257 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 33,067 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 25,724 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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R55 WRC is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R55 WRC, 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 R55 WRC registered?

R55 WRC is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 November 1998.

Is R55 WRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R55 WRC shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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