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R680 DTW

1998 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,619 mi
Last recorded67,619 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR680 DTW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2013 67,619 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 65,711 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 64,145 miles

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

air bag warning light displayed

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Fail 27 Feb 2012 64,141 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

air bag warning light displayed

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 15 Feb 2011 60,926 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 57,461 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 53,517 miles

both front tyres worn low on the edges.

n/s/r anti-roll bar link arm, upper bush worn.

Pass 2 Apr 2008 50,897 miles

Lamda reading close to limit.

N/S wiper rubber splitting.

Pass 23 Feb 2007 47,582 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 41,407 miles

rear discs in poor conditshon

Fail 17 Feb 2006 41,407 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

rear discs in poor conditshon

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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R680 DTW is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R680 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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What year was R680 DTW registered?

R680 DTW is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 March 1998.

Is R680 DTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R680 DTW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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