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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner quarter panel corroded/ holed, not structural
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
reversing light inoperative
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
underside covered in wax oil / surface corrosion
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced top of spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced top of spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers belt (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Turret (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Turret (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened bushes perishing (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Turret (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Turret (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner rear quarter rusted through. Roll bar mount prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill rusted through (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper suspension turret rusted through (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end rotted out (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Too flexy brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill rusted through (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill end rusted through (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension turret rotted through (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rears and o/s/f (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various steel brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Corrosion to all brake discs
Corrosion to coil springs
Corrosion to rear roll bar
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full examination of vehicle
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Shock bodies heavily corroded
Some play front roll bar links
Corrosion to front shock bodies
Corrosion to inner and outer sills
Heavy corrosion to rear subframe
Nearside Rear worn on inner and outer edges
Plastic covers preventing full examination to outer sills
Rear brake backing plates rotted away
Steering rack weep n/s
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Corrosion to front shocks
Corrosion to inner and outer sills
Heavy corrosion to rear subframe
Nearside Front Badly perished
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel buckled
Plastic covers preventing full examination to outer sills.
Rear brake backing plates rotted away
Steering rack weeping n/s
Offside Rear Beginning to delaminate
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested Not working (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working Side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working Side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Valve stem seriously damaged 3 valve stems badly rotten o/s/r ok (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Corrosion to front shocks
Corrosion to inner and outer sills
Heavy corrosion to rear subframe
Nearside Rear Wheel buckled
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Plastic covers preventing full examination to outer sills.
Rear brake backing plates rotted away
Steering rack weeping n/s
n/s/r tyre 2mm inner edge and has screw in.
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside and offside rear back plates slightly corroded
Offside Front Outer c.v gaiter slightly deteriorated
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front both top mounts stiff on lock to lock
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Inner cv boot rubbing on exhaust
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance damp/wet on inside (1.1.A.3d)
Oil leak ()
Outer both sills have covers fitted
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (2.4.G.2)
Rear both disc brake backing plates corroded
brake pedal anti-slip worn
under tray fitted
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
brake pedal anti slip worn
offside front headlamp has a stone chip in the glass
underside of vehicle has general corrosion
Nearside 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
brake pedal anti slip worn
offside front headlamp has a stone chip in the glass
underside of vehicle has general corrosion
Body damage on nearside rear door
General underbody corrosion
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Body damage on nearside rear door
General underbody corrosion
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
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 Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
battery insecure
Battery insecure
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake pedal rubber worn
n/s rear tyre has cuts on inner wall
n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge
rear brake discs are corroded
rear exhaust held with cable tie
rear subframe is corroded
Battery insecure
Nail in offside rear tyre
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake pedal rubber slightly worn
handbrake close to having no reserve travle
slight play in front anti roll bar bushes
slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
small chip to offside headlamp
small cut to offside rear tyre
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
small cut to offside rear tyre
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
small chip to offside headlamp
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
o/s/r tyre has small cuts in the outer sidewall, less than 10mm long
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
o/s/f exhaust heat shield rattling.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
o/s/f exhaust heat shield rattling.
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
non obligatory mirror damaged
oil leak
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
non obligatory mirror damaged
oil leak
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N858 UTT is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.5%.
Across all 1996 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 107,438 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N858 UTT, 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 30 years old, this Subaru Impreza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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N858 UTT is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 May 1996.
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