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R59 GAC

1998 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

152,567 mi
Last recorded152,567 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR59 GAC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2013 152,567 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

lower Windscreen damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2012 139,101 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 130,188 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 125,969 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 120,030 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside inner cv gator split

Pass 10 Jan 2008 110,695 miles

cracking to offside outer & nearside inner c.v. gaiters

deterioration to & slight blow from rear exhaust section

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 3 Jan 2008 110,585 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

cracking to offside outer & nearside inner c.v. gaiters

deterioration to & slight blow from rear exhaust section

nearside number plate bulb light intensity poor

offside inner c.v. gaiter split

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 23 Jan 2007 102,211 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 88,292 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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R59 GAC is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R59 GAC, 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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R59 GAC is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R59 GAC safe to buy?

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