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R860 XWO

1998 Subaru Impreza Wrx

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,745 mi
Last recorded88,745 miles
Recorded on9 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza Wrx82,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR860 XWO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2011 88,745 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 82,871 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 71,815 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 71,783 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Minor oil leak from engine.

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 120,575 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs corroded

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx?

Based on 9,096 MOT tests across 1,388 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
4,551
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 377
fog lamp not working 326
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 322
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 283
Steering rack gaiter split 271
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R860 XWO is a 1998 Subaru Impreza Wrx in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Impreza Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 82,841 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza Wrx fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 377 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R860 XWO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Wrx typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R860 XWO registered?

R860 XWO is a 1998 Subaru Impreza Wrx, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R860 XWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R860 XWO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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