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R582 VWP

1998 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,357 mi
Last recorded98,357 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR582 VWP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2014 98,357 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 98,357 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 89,517 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 83,605 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 83,153 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 78,535 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 78,535 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 72,607 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 72,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

4WD system prevents full test of the rear wheel bearings as the LSD prevents manual wheel rotation.

Pass 17 Aug 2006 65,759 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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R582 VWP is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R582 VWP, 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 R582 VWP registered?

R582 VWP is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 January 1998.

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