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R606 SCF

1998 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

103,766 mi
Last recorded103,766 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR606 SCF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2014 103,766 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 131,613 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 128,242 miles

Brake pedal pad worn

Brake performance low for model

Corrosion to rear subframe and brake pipes

Curb Damage to osf wheel and tyre

O/s headlamp pattern poor

O/s/f tyre worn unevenly and close to limits, bald inside edge

Plastic covers preventing full examination of sills

Rear brake discs glazed

Som e wear and corrosion to front brake discs

Some damage to o/s/r sill seam

Some freeplay in steering rack joints

Some wear and deterioration to front antiroll bar links

Sports exhaust fitted, loud but not considered excessive

Fail 27 Jan 2012 128,235 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Brake pedal pad worn

Brake performance low for model

Corrosion to rear subframe and brake pipes

Curb Damage to osf wheel and tyre

O/s headlamp pattern poor

O/s/f tyre worn unevenly and close to limits, bald inside edge

Plastic covers preventing full examination of sills

Rear brake discs glazed

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Slight exhaust leak at front pipe joint

Som e wear and corrosion to front brake discs

Some damage to o/s/r sill seam

Some freeplay in steering rack joints

Some wear and deterioration to front antiroll bar links

Sports exhaust fitted, loud but not considered excessive

Pass 21 Jan 2011 125,441 miles

Corrosion to rear disc surfaces

Damage to o/s/f wheel and tyre wall

Front tyres wearing unevenly

O/s headlamp pattern poor

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full examination

Some damage and corrosion to exsposed parts of sills

Sports exhaust fitted, loud but not excessive

Fail 21 Jan 2011 125,441 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Corrosion to rear disc surfaces

Damage to o/s/f wheel and tyre wall

Front tyres wearing unevenly

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/s headlamp pattern poor

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full examination

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Some damage and corrosion to exsposed parts of sills

Sports exhaust fitted, loud but not excessive

Pass 25 Jan 2010 120,408 miles

outer sills have plastic covers over them canot check outer sills

Fail 25 Jan 2010 120,408 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

outer sills have plastic covers over them canot check outer sills

Pass 19 Dec 2008 115,820 miles

Brake pedal pad worn

Non standard exhaust system fitted. Vehicle presenter supplied info showing modified engine from 1991 vehicle fitted

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full exam of structure

Rear shock absorbers weak for model

Small chip to n/s of windscreen

Some corosion to rear brake discs

Pass 20 Dec 2007 114,159 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2007 114,159 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2006 111,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 111,692 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 108,724 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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R606 SCF is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R606 SCF, 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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R606 SCF is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 February 1998.

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