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R699 LVE

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

156,976 mi
Last recorded156,976 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR699 LVE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 156,976 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 156,976 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sound deadening material not fully secure Deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 155,862 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 155,121 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 155,075 miles

all 4 tyres slight cracking.

Pass 29 Dec 2020 154,622 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 154,497 miles

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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R699 LVE is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R699 LVE, 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 R699 LVE registered?

R699 LVE is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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