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R678 XOG

1998 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

150,012 mi
Last recorded150,012 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR678 XOG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 150,012 miles

Nearside front anti-roll bar drop link bushes worn but not considered excessive at this time.

Nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge.

Nearside rear tyre worn very close to legal maximum limit of wear(2mm tread remaining).

Fail 1 Feb 2016 149,996 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH HEADLIGHTS LOW won't adjust (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front anti-roll bar drop link bushes worn but not considered excessive at this time.

Nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge.

Nearside rear tyre worn very close to legal maximum limit of wear(2mm tread remaining).

Pass 12 Jan 2015 143,870 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 135,018 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 133,445 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 120,983 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 117,653 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 108,378 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 108,331 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 108,035 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres 3mm tread

clutch pedal rubber excessively worn brake pedal slightly worn

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Mar 2008 102,752 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 102,752 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 87,887 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 73,245 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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R678 XOG is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R678 XOG, 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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R678 XOG is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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