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R565 GGU

1998 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

193,549 mi
Last recorded193,549 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR565 GGU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 May 2013 193,549 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Battery held in with bungy cord

Both rear shocks may have a slight leak,but difficult to tell due to them being wet.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2012 184,422 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 177,916 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil springs corroded

offside and nearside rear tyres worn close to legal limit

oil leak

rear tyre side walls cracking

slight misting of oil around nearside rear shock absorber

Fail 7 Jun 2011 177,916 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil springs corroded

offside and nearside rear tyres worn close to legal limit

oil leak

rear tyre side walls cracking

slight misting of oil around nearside rear shock absorber

Fail 17 Feb 2011 176,339 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Battery insecure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2010 168,946 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

battery loose + suspect faulty

outer sills not fully inspected due to covers

Fail 23 Mar 2010 168,740 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

battery loose + suspect faulty

outer sills not fully inspected due to covers

Pass 31 Mar 2009 161,305 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

front no. plate deteriorated

front tyres on limit/worn on edges/poor

n/s/f brake starting to bind on / pads worn more this side

Fail 30 Mar 2009 161,304 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

front no. plate deteriorated

front tyres on limit/worn on edges/poor

n/s/f brake starting to bind on / pads worn more this side

Fail 28 Mar 2008 145,550 miles

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

front no plate deteriorated

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Mar 2008 145,550 miles

front no plate deteriorated

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 1 Mar 2007 132,247 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 132,247 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 27 Feb 2006 112,789 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 112,789 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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R565 GGU is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 R565 GGU, 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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R565 GGU is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 April 1998.

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