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R998 PCU

1998 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,328 mi
Last recorded142,328 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD103,065 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR998 PCU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Sport AWD
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 142,328 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 10 May 2013 142,287 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 8 May 2012 138,654 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 20 May 2011 134,691 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 134,691 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 129,511 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 129,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 124,023 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 114,829 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 109,887 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 104,085 miles

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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R998 PCU is a 1998 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R998 PCU, 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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R998 PCU is a 1998 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD, first registered on 23 June 1998.

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