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R595 YLE

1998 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,817 mi
Last recorded113,817 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR595 YLE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 113,817 miles

General corrosion underside of the vehicle

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 113,816 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn insecure (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General corrosion underside of the vehicle

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2016 103,532 miles

Nearside Front sill panel slightly corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear sill panel slightly corroded

Offside Front sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear sill panel slightly corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2016 103,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front sill panel slightly corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear sill panel slightly corroded

Offside Front sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear sill panel slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2015 103,405 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 103,303 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 103,153 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 102,612 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 99,388 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 99,011 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)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front tyres wearing thin on edges

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 19 Jul 2010 95,346 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2009 89,257 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 83,136 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 72,547 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s headlamp dip beam pattern not kicking up

o/s/r seat belt buckle twisted

both front tyres badly worn on inner and outer edges but not on enough of tread pattern to fail mot

Pass 8 Jun 2006 64,814 miles

minor exhaust leak at centre

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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R595 YLE is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R595 YLE, 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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R595 YLE is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 22 June 1998.

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