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R7 RUN

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 RUN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022
Fail 20 Jan 2022

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 101,278 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 101,248 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both front A.B.S. lead securing brackets corroded

Corrosion to rear subframe

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 101,032 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Bullet hole (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 101,032 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Bullet hole (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 98,726 miles

Corrosion to offside front brake pipe

Damage to offside headlamp

Fail 8 Jan 2019 98,726 miles

Corrosion to offside front brake pipe

Damage to offside headlamp

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 94,432 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 91,136 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc's worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear seat belt not retracting fully

Offside Rear seat belt not retracting fully

Fail 10 Jan 2017 91,135 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc's worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear seat belt not retracting fully

Offside Rear seat belt not retracting fully

Pass 22 Jan 2016 87,734 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 85,171 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 85,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

headlamps do not adjust

Pass 5 Jan 2014 79,993 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 78,302 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 75,291 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 75,258 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 71,202 miles

vehicle fitted with sports suspension

Pass 14 Jan 2010 66,715 miles

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

Front tyres under inflated.

NSF wheel arch liner missing.

OSR sesatbelt recoil weakening.

Fail 12 Jan 2010 66,709 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Front tyres under inflated.

NSF wheel arch liner missing.

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

OSR sesatbelt recoil weakening.

Pass 16 Dec 2008 63,447 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 60,877 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 59,072 miles

as per mot advise

Fail 12 Dec 2006 59,072 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 56,261 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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R7 RUN is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R7 RUN, 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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R7 RUN is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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