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R91 BAK

1998 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,497 mi
Last recorded111,497 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD103,065 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR91 BAK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Sport AWD
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2011 111,497 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2011 111,493 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2010 106,245 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 106,245 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 98,016 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

Fail 12 Nov 2009 98,016 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

REAR NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

Pass 15 Oct 2008 90,114 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

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

Fail 15 Oct 2008 90,114 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

REAR NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 79,847 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2007 79,847 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2006 70,078 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jun 2006 70,078 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Sport AWD?

Based on 6,646 MOT tests across 875 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
6,848
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
875
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 390
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 343
Registration plate lamp not working 268
Registration plate lamp not working 235
position lamp(s) not working 212
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R91 BAK is a 1998 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 103,065 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 Sport AWD fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 390 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R91 BAK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Sport AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Subaru Impreza Sport AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R91 BAK is a 1998 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD, first registered on 13 June 1998.

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