MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,743 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
various heat shields insecure on exhaust system
engine light on
n/s front outer tyre wall damaged
windscreen cracked along bottom edge(below dash level)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
engine light on
n/s front outer tyre wall damaged
windscreen cracked along bottom edge(below dash level)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
screen cracked along bottom
suspect sills getting weak under plastic covers
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
screen cracked along bottom
suspect sills getting weak under plastic covers
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
o/s front tyre low on inside edge
windscreen cracked along bottom
How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R833 VRM is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Green 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 R833 VRM, 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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What year was R833 VRM registered?
R833 VRM is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 May 1998.
Is R833 VRM safe to buy?
The MOT history for R833 VRM shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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