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R593 EJV

1998 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,595 mi
Last recorded101,595 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR593 EJV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2016 101,595 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D-bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front and rear sunspensions components are very corroded

N/S inner sill is corroded

N/S/F brake back plate is missing

N/S/F tyre is in very poor condition

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

O/S/F brake plate is missing

Sill covers are fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are very corroded on the inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 99,024 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2015 99,024 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 99,012 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2014 96,314 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all four brake back plates corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2013 92,405 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 89,815 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 85,531 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 79,699 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 75,139 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 69,796 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 69,796 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 64,791 miles

both front anti roll bar link top bushes worn

n/s/f tyre outer edge on limit 1.6mm

o/s/f tyre inner edge on limit 1,6mm

Pass 21 Mar 2006 61,888 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 61,885 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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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R593 EJV is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R593 EJV, 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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R593 EJV is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 February 1998.

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