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R804 RST

1998 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

116,607 mi
Last recorded116,607 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR804 RST
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 116,607 miles

lower windscreen badly damaged but not affecting drivers view

o/s front anti roll bar link bushes slightly deteriorated

o/s front chassis rail showing signs of corrosion

o/s rear outer driveshaft gaitor insecure

slight blow from centre exhaust pipe

slight play n/s front anti roll bar link bush

Fail 1 Jul 2016 116,600 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 112,996 miles

both rear lower sills slightly damaged and are showing signs of corrosion around area

front brake pads worn low

front exhaust sounds to be blowing but has heatshields covering most of exhaust pipes

n/s rear tyre worn badly on tread edges just on legal limit

o/s front and both rear anti roll bar bushes slightly deteriorated but have no excessive movement

o/s front brake flexy hose not properly secure

parking brake has little reserve travel

parking brake performance just within limit

slight wear on brake pedal anti slip provision

windscreen badly cracked but not affecting drivers view

Fail 22 Jun 2015 112,996 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

both rear lower sills slightly damaged and are showing signs of corrosion around area

front brake pads worn low

front exhaust sounds to be blowing but has heatshields covering most of exhaust pipes

n/s rear tyre worn badly on tread edges just on legal limit

o/s front and both rear anti roll bar bushes slightly deteriorated but have no excessive movement

o/s front brake flexy hose not properly secure

parking brake has little reserve travel

parking brake performance just within limit

slight wear on brake pedal anti slip provision

windscreen badly cracked but not affecting drivers view

Pass 18 Feb 2014 109,365 miles

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

car has been undersealed

front suspension components showing corrosion

Fail 18 Nov 2009 109,268 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 103,450 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 86,231 miles

as previously advised

Fail 20 Jun 2007 86,162 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

ns front indicator lens cracked.

nsr seatbelt not fully checked due too childseat.

Pass 11 Jun 2006 78,682 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 78,682 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R804 RST is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Silver 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 R804 RST, 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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R804 RST is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 February 1998.

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