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R612 MJU

1998 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,411 mi
Last recorded127,411 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR612 MJU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2012 127,411 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 123,467 miles

centre rear view mirror missing

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

all brake discs rusty

chassis and suspension components rusty

clutch pedal rubber missing

damage to tyre sidewalls

dampness around steering rack

nearside front complete seat taken out

offside door mirror loose

play in steering rack

Fail 8 Feb 2011 123,467 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

all brake discs rusty

centre rear view mirror missing

chassis and suspension components rusty

clutch pedal rubber missing

damage to tyre sidewalls

dampness around steering rack

nearside front complete seat taken out

offside door mirror loose

play in steering rack

Pass 21 Jan 2010 121,054 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs worn

chassis and suspension components rusty

offside rear tyre sidewall damaged

play in nearside steering rack

rear view mirror missing

slight play in track rod ends

Pass 10 Jun 2008 115,654 miles

aftermarket suspension fitted

front brake discs worn and rusty

minor damage to front crossmember

rear view mirror missing

slight play from near side steering arm

Fail 9 Jun 2008 115,653 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 insecure (1.7.3)

aftermarket suspension fitted

front brake discs worn and rusty

minor damage to front crossmember

rear view mirror missing

slight play from near side steering arm

Pass 8 Dec 2006 102,324 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 102,324 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2005 91,902 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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R612 MJU is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R612 MJU, 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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R612 MJU is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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