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R690 SSP

1998 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

125,996 mi
Last recorded125,996 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR690 SSP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 125,996 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 124,741 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 124,425 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 122,806 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 121,328 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 121,118 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 121,026 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and both rear. (4.1.E.1)

sills covered with side skirts, sills corroded.

Pass 4 Nov 2016 117,241 miles

Engine oil leak.

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust system is slightly corroded & deteriorated, also Exhaust system is slightly noisy.

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & Rear, n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Service brakes (55%) and Parking brakes (18%) have only just met the requirements.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general underbody condition. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 116,779 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2007 114,685 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 114,685 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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R690 SSP 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 90.9%.

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 R690 SSP, 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 R690 SSP registered?

R690 SSP is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 April 1998.

Is R690 SSP safe to buy?

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