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R8 SOG

1999 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,408 mi
Last recorded88,408 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 SOG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 88,408 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 83,169 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 82,972 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

BOTH FLOOR CHASSIS RAILS DAMAGED

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EXHAUST WELDED IN SECTIONS/ REPAIRS

FRONT FOG LIGHTS INOP

NEARSIDE REAR ROLL BAR CLOSE TO WHEEL, TRAPS WHEEL WHEN RAISED.

VIN PLATES HAVE BEEN RE-FITTED UNDER BONNET.

Pass 14 Jul 2011 78,458 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 57,856 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 53,749 miles

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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R8 SOG is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 96,555 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 R8 SOG, 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 27 years old, this Subaru Impreza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R8 SOG registered?

R8 SOG is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 May 1999.

Is R8 SOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 SOG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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