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R485 TKR

2001 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,019 mi
Last recorded87,019 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR485 TKR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 87,019 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 86,072 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 85,235 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 84,713 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 84,704 miles

Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 83,460 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 82,490 miles

All rear suspension arm bush deteriorated

All rear suspension arms corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 82,488 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All rear suspension arm bush deteriorated

All rear suspension arms corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 81,401 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 22 May 2018 80,125 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 80,009 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour Both (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2017 148,463 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 62,087 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 60,517 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 60,517 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 58,031 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 49,150 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 48,739 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 45,335 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 45,335 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 41,614 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 37,472 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 37,472 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 24,314 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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R485 TKR is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R485 TKR, 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 R485 TKR registered?

R485 TKR is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 May 2001.

Is R485 TKR safe to buy?

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