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R826 OTT

1998 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

152,193 mi
Last recorded152,193 miles
Recorded on17 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR826 OTT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 17 May 2012 152,193 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 152,193 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 143,924 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 133,927 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 125,567 miles

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

passenger wiper split

Pass 24 Jun 2008 117,965 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 107,107 miles

advise rear exhaust box outer cover deteroreated

Pass 8 Jun 2006 97,212 miles

The number 6 is slightly obscured by the tow bar to the rear.

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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R826 OTT is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R826 OTT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R826 OTT registered?

R826 OTT is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is R826 OTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R826 OTT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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