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R983 OTY

1998 Subaru Impreza Gl AWD

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,022 mi
Last recorded63,022 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2007
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza Gl AWD86,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR983 OTY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Gl AWD
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2007 63,022 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 63,020 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2006 48,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Recommend full brake service.

Pass 26 Jul 2006 48,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Recommend full brake service.

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Gl AWD?

Based on 691 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
8,330
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 65
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 57
Registration plate lamp not working 50
constant velocity joint gaiter split 26
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 23
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R983 OTY is a 1998 Subaru Impreza Gl AWD in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Impreza Gl AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 86,404 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 Gl AWD fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R983 OTY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Gl AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Subaru Impreza Gl AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R983 OTY is a 1998 Subaru Impreza Gl AWD, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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