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R98 PAS

1997 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

63,914 mi
Last recorded63,914 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR98 PAS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2013 63,914 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 55,389 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2012 55,389 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2011 47,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

surface corrosion in front and rear suspension prescribed areas.

surface corrosion on all suspension/steering components under vehicle.

Fail 28 Jul 2011 47,910 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion in all brake flexi hose ferruls.

corrosion in front and rear suspension prescribed areas.

Pass 23 Jul 2010 47,566 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 47,512 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 46,076 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 46,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Jul 2008 45,026 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

advise to have rear brake pipes checked above crosmember as they cant be inspected

Pass 29 Jul 2008 45,026 miles

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

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

advise to have rear brake pipes checked above crosmember as they cant be inspected

Pass 31 Jul 2007 43,494 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 41,868 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 41,358 miles

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

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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R98 PAS is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1997 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 106,850 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R98 PAS, 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 29 years old, this Subaru Impreza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R98 PAS is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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