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R842 AWE

1998 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

202,533 mi
Last recorded202,533 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR842 AWE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 202,533 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 30 May 2015 194,357 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 May 2014 186,703 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

some rust on under of vehicle

Pass 17 Jan 2013 177,632 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 162,188 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 149,804 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2009 149,804 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2008 137,661 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

patten poor on both f lights

Fail 2 May 2008 137,661 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

patten poor on both f lights

Pass 5 Apr 2007 130,453 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 117,107 miles

stone chips in screen

dents to varius body panels

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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R842 AWE 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 72.7%.

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 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 R842 AWE, 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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R842 AWE is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 April 1998.

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