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R614 CKP

1998 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,309 mi
Last recorded115,309 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR614 CKP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2022 115,309 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end cap (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end cap (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both sills jacking points bent / damaged

Pass 2 Feb 2021 115,018 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 114,529 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/r wheel arch rusty

rear inner/outer sills rusty

various brake pipes rusty

Fail 10 Jul 2019 114,478 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/r wheel arch rusty

rear inner/outer sills rusty

various brake pipes rusty

Pass 9 Jul 2018 111,258 miles

Nearside Front brake hose insecure but not fouling body

Offside Front brake hose insecure but not fouling car

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement diff mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 111,254 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front brake hose insecure but not fouling body

Offside Front brake hose insecure but not fouling car

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement diff mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2018 110,778 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both front (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

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

Nearside Front brake hose insecure but not at risk of fowling suspension

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

Offside Front brake hose insecure but not at risk of fowling suspension

Offside Rear Inner c.v. boot split

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2017 106,334 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 101,822 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 98,251 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 98,251 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 May 2014 96,835 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 92,695 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 11 May 2012 88,955 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 88,913 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 88,912 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 88,852 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded inside

Pass 24 Jul 2008 86,987 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 79,615 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 79,600 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

n/s/f tyre perished

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 22 Jul 2005 78,153 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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R614 CKP is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 R614 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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R614 CKP is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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