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R737 UKV

1998 Subaru Imprezza

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

205,839 mi
Last recorded205,839 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Subaru Imprezza110,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR737 UKV
MakeSubaru
ModelImprezza
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 205,839 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

plastic covers on sills

Pass 3 Aug 2014 196,808 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2013 187,317 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2013 187,317 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 182,338 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 182,338 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 170,525 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 170,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Fail 25 Jul 2010 151,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2010 151,062 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 129,450 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 114,955 miles

Rear Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 114,955 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Subaru Imprezza?

Based on 1,159 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
3,988
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 48
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
fog lamp not working 38
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Steering rack gaiter split 28
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R737 UKV is a 1998 Subaru Imprezza in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Imprezza models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 110,662 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 Imprezza fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R737 UKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Imprezza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Subaru Imprezza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R737 UKV is a 1998 Subaru Imprezza, first registered on 19 July 1998.

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