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R603 CKP

1998 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,359 mi
Last recorded132,359 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR603 CKP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 132,359 miles

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

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

braKE DISCS HEAVILLY CORRODED

Fail 8 Sep 2015 132,359 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

braKE DISCS HEAVILLY CORRODED

Pass 16 Sep 2014 124,589 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 124,588 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 124,293 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre outer wall damaged

play in center propshaft bearind

play in front drop links

play in wiper linkage

rear discs in poor condition

rear pads very low

slight play in n/s driveshaft

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2013 120,197 miles

exhaust system rusty in places

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 18 Jun 2012 114,506 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges and starting to perish

nearside front tyre outer sidewall has small cuts

Pass 6 Jun 2011 109,651 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 105,714 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

advcise nsf tyre heavily perished and slight sidewall damage

advise all wiper blades condition deteriorating

advise hilevel brake light leds incomplete

advise oil leak on engine

advise suspension weak

Fail 9 Jun 2010 105,714 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

advcise nsf tyre heavily perished and slight sidewall damage

advise all wiper blades condition deteriorating

advise hilevel brake light leds incomplete

advise oil leak on engine

advise suspension weak

Pass 28 May 2009 10,494 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

advise front number plate condition deteriorating

Fail 28 May 2009 10,494 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise front number plate condition deteriorating

Pass 13 Jun 2008 96,589 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 96,589 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

front brake pads low front discs in poor condition

rear brake pads low

Pass 20 Jun 2007 92,652 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 87,542 miles

advise general oil leak on engine †

advise slight impact damage to swept area of windscreen †

advise slight play in steering rack †

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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R603 CKP is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R603 CKP, 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 R603 CKP registered?

R603 CKP is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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