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Y98 RBR

2001 Subaru Impreza

Orange Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,864 mi
Last recorded101,864 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY98 RBR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 12 Dec 2018 101,864 miles

amended for track use

Pass 31 May 2012 65,206 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 61,748 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 19 Apr 2010 56,613 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2009 49,422 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 47,925 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 43,890 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 35,847 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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Y98 RBR is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Orange with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2001 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 85,841 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 Y98 RBR, 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 25 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y98 RBR registered?

Y98 RBR is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 June 2001.

Is Y98 RBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y98 RBR shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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