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R56 EVM

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

155,025 mi
Last recorded155,025 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR56 EVM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2014 155,025 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 153,645 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 151,724 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 146,400 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 146,400 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 May 2010 144,341 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 133,357 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 126,042 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 119,384 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 112,429 miles

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

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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R56 EVM is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R56 EVM, 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 R56 EVM registered?

R56 EVM is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 June 1998.

Is R56 EVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R56 EVM shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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