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R26 JWT

1998 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

97,016 mi
Last recorded97,016 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD103,065 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 JWT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Sport AWD
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 97,016 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 96,751 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 92,151 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 89,939 miles

The OSF brake Discs is corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2012 89,939 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 89,920 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

both rear tyres show signs of srubbing on arches but not at time of test

sills starting to corrode

Pass 14 Mar 2011 85,354 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 75,705 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 68,783 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear silencer starting to cerrode

Fail 24 Oct 2008 68,449 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear silencer starting to cerrode

Pass 10 Sep 2007 53,191 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 57,191 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 45,211 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 45,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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R26 JWT is a 1998 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R26 JWT, 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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R26 JWT is a 1998 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD, first registered on 18 April 1998.

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