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R701 RSA

1998 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

86,162 mi
Last recorded86,162 miles
Recorded on12 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR701 RSA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2011 86,162 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2011 86,105 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 80,318 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 80,292 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 73,055 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 73,055 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 63,421 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2008 63,421 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 57,683 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 52,043 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 51,853 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R701 RSA is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R701 RSA, 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 R701 RSA registered?

R701 RSA is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 March 1998.

Is R701 RSA safe to buy?

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