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R620 TAV

1998 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

71,481 mi
Last recorded71,481 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR620 TAV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 71,481 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 70,782 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 69,679 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 68,506 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Service rust under body

Pass 16 Jan 2021 66,718 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 65,085 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer edge 205/50 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 63,827 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Belts not checked ()

Fail 15 Jan 2019 63,827 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Belts not checked ()

Pass 6 Jan 2018 62,204 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 60,715 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 58,226 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear disc rusted

front and rear suspension rusted

oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2013 57,607 miles

rear box deterioated .but functional

Pass 6 Dec 2012 56,195 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 53,911 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 50,173 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 47,418 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 44,246 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 38,403 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 33,858 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 30,379 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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R620 TAV is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 100,015 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 R620 TAV, 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 28 years old, this Subaru Impreza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R620 TAV is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 13 May 1998.

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