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R679 XKW

1998 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,123 mi
Last recorded99,123 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD103,065 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR679 XKW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Sport AWD
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2008 99,123 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2008 99,114 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 92,930 miles

Oil leak

offside rear light lens cracked

Fail 31 Oct 2007 92,860 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

offside rear light lens cracked

Pass 19 Oct 2006 85,463 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 77,898 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Sport AWD?

Based on 6,646 MOT tests across 875 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
6,848
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
875
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 390
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 343
Registration plate lamp not working 268
Registration plate lamp not working 235
position lamp(s) not working 212
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R679 XKW is a 1998 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 103,065 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 Sport AWD fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 390 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R679 XKW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Sport AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Subaru Impreza Sport AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R679 XKW is a 1998 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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