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R675 DTW

1998 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

127,025 mi
Last recorded127,025 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR675 DTW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2011 127,025 miles

Airbag warning light on dash

Battery loose

Both front inner c.v gaiters split

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box corroded

Slight play in both front antiroll bar bushses

Fail 22 Aug 2011 127,025 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Airbag warning light on dash

Battery loose

Both front inner c.v gaiters split

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box corroded

Slight play in both front antiroll bar bushses

Pass 11 Feb 2010 116,850 miles

O/S and N/S inner drive shaft gaitors split

Oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2010 116,848 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

O/S and N/S inner drive shaft gaitors split

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2008 100,567 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 92,430 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Feb 2007 92,349 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 83,562 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 83,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R675 DTW is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 R675 DTW, 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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R675 DTW is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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