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R683 ABK

1998 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,455 mi
Last recorded120,455 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR683 ABK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 120,455 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 120,392 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general corrosion to front and rear suspension components

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 14 Mar 2019 120,234 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 120,218 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill / inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel neck corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres bald edges

n/s/r and o/s/r shocks week

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front rubber top mount cracking

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front rubber top mount cracking

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pedal rubber worn

brake servo slight corrosion

corrosion to faces of n/s/r and o/s/r brake discs

o/s/f inner CV boot deteriorated / cracking

water in spare wheel well

Pass 17 Jan 2018 119,753 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 116,972 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 101,048 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear discs have bands of corrosin

Fail 5 Feb 2013 101,048 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear discs have bands of corrosin

Pass 12 Jan 2012 92,722 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 92,722 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2010 85,217 miles

Centre exhaust section deteriorating

Front brake pads wearing

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full examination of structure

Sports exhaust fitted, louder than standard, but not considered excessive

Fail 28 May 2009 73,055 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2009 73,055 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 61,365 miles

both rear tyres getting low on tread

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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R683 ABK is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R683 ABK, 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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R683 ABK is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 February 1998.

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