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R598 VYC

1998 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

146,474 mi
Last recorded146,474 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR598 VYC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2013 146,474 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 145,577 miles

o/s/r sill starting to corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2012 145,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

o/s/r sill starting to corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2011 144,487 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front wipers are torn

rear subframe is rusty

Pass 4 Feb 2010 143,105 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 139,795 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 139,784 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 129,658 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 129,283 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 118,475 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 118,475 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2006 112,294 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 112,294 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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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R598 VYC is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R598 VYC, 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 R598 VYC registered?

R598 VYC is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 February 1998.

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