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R681 LPD

1998 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,013 mi
Last recorded117,013 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR681 LPD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2014 117,013 miles

slight play in nearside front inner steering rack joint

Fail 17 Mar 2014 117,013 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

slight play in nearside front inner steering rack joint

Pass 11 Mar 2013 112,952 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2012 108,262 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 103,125 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 103,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 96,665 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 96,665 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 94,879 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 94,864 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 91,001 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 91,001 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2006 88,050 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on outer edges of tread, possible alignment fault present

Pass 26 Sep 2006 88,050 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on outer edges of tread, possible alignment fault present

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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R681 LPD is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R681 LPD, 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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R681 LPD is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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