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1998 Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD
MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,550 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD?
Based on 3,692 MOT tests across 852 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R870 SBL is a 1998 Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1998 Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 94,236 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 Turbo 2000 AWD fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 188 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R870 SBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R870 SBL is a 1998 Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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