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S991 RBO

1998 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

82,710 mi
Last recorded82,710 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS991 RBO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 82,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2016 81,599 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 79,887 miles

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 77,907 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 75,473 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 73,684 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 71,499 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 69,494 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 669,132 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 66,913 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 64,329 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 61,017 miles

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

o/s/r light lence cracked

Pass 3 Oct 2006 56,519 miles

osr lens cracked - front brake pads wearing thin - front fog light lens cracked

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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S991 RBO is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 100,015 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 S991 RBO, 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 28 years old, this Subaru Impreza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S991 RBO registered?

S991 RBO is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 August 1998.

Is S991 RBO safe to buy?

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