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R691 UYC

1998 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,079 mi
Last recorded86,079 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR691 UYC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 86,079 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 86,079 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2017 82,374 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 82,374 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 79,158 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 79,158 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 72,947 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 65,100 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 62,632 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 62,632 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 59,294 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 59,294 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 11 Dec 2010 47,951 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 47,951 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 38,417 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2009 38,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2008 35,828 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 33,085 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 33,085 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 30,861 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R691 UYC is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R691 UYC, 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 R691 UYC registered?

R691 UYC is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 February 1998.

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