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R702 AFC

1998 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

127,086 mi
Last recorded127,086 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR702 AFC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 127,086 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pedal rubber worn

Rear number plate cracked

Pass 16 Nov 2012 116,757 miles

Both front spot lights damaged

rear number plate cracked

Fail 15 Nov 2012 116,757 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Both front spot lights damaged

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

bonnet safe catch stiff

rear number plate cracked

Pass 10 Nov 2011 106,208 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 106,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing on edge

Coolant bottle empty

Nearside front side lamp damaged

Nearside headlight unit damaged

Offside front spot light damaged

Rear number plate cracked

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 95,411 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 95,411 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Rear number plate cracked

Reversing lights not working

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Nov 2009 84,255 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 84,255 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear number plate cracked

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front spot light damaged

reversing lights not working

Pass 11 Nov 2008 74,323 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 74,159 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front spot light damaged

Pedal rubber worn

Rear number pl;ate cracked

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Nov 2007 63,712 miles

PEDAL RUBBER MISSING .........REAR NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

Pass 1 Nov 2006 58,598 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 58,598 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2005 50,657 miles

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

diff noisey

front tyres showing wear on inner and outer edges

Pass 25 Oct 2005 50,657 miles

diff noisey

front tyres showing wear on inner and outer edges

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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R702 AFC is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R702 AFC, 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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R702 AFC is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 February 1998.

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