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R834 YOS

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

154,694 mi
Last recorded154,694 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR834 YOS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 154,694 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 151,875 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 147,957 miles

N/S REAR BRAKE HOSE NOT HELD IN BY ORIGINAL CLIP HOLD ON BY CABLE TIE

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 147,912 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

N/S REAR BRAKE HOSE NOT HELD IN BY ORIGINAL CLIP HOLD ON BY CABLE TIE

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 May 2012 143,119 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 143,119 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 135,491 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s washer only one jet spraying

n/s/r tyre has a puncture repair

o/s/r tyre tread wearing outer edges

Pass 6 Apr 2011 135,491 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s washer only one jet spraying

n/s/r tyre has a puncture repair

o/s/r tyre tread wearing outer edges

Pass 15 Oct 2009 134,491 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 134,482 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 123,995 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 132,612 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 113,934 miles

N/S/F sidelight lens cracked.

O/S/R indicator lens cracked

stonechip in O/S/R headlamp.

Fail 8 Oct 2007 113,925 miles

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

N/S/F sidelight lens cracked.

O/S/R indicator lens cracked

stonechip in O/S/R headlamp.

Pass 13 Oct 2006 100,554 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 100,554 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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R834 YOS is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R834 YOS, 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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R834 YOS is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 May 1998.

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