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R617 YTF

1998 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

179,069 mi
Last recorded179,069 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR617 YTF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 179,069 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 179,069 miles

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

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 176,813 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Dec 2016 175,628 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 171,467 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 168,138 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 165,279 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 165,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 161,543 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 158,229 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 150,679 miles

front brake discs wearing close to minimum thickness

Pass 30 Dec 2009 147,007 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 140,732 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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R617 YTF is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R617 YTF, 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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R617 YTF is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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