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R675 DNT

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

145,285 mi
Last recorded145,285 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR675 DNT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 145,285 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 145,235 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 145,220 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front outer sill deteriorating

Offside Front outer sill deteriorating

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 138,350 miles

sill covers fitted not allowing proper inspection of outer sills

Fail 31 Dec 2015 138,350 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

sill covers fitted not allowing proper inspection of outer sills

Pass 17 Nov 2014 136,787 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing badly outside edge

slight play both front anti rollbar drop links

Fail 17 Nov 2014 136,787 miles

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

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

both front floors box sections holed

n/s/f tyre wearing badly outside edge

slight play both front anti rollbar drop links

Pass 28 Nov 2013 135,382 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded

Corrosion in both rear wheel arches

Sill panal covers fitted not allowing full inspection of pnal

Fail 28 Nov 2013 135,382 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear brake discs corroded

Corrosion in both rear wheel arches

Sill panal covers fitted not allowing full inspection of pnal

Pass 25 Jul 2012 133,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

corrosion to inner rear wheel arches in boot

excessive corrosion to bottom of o/s front outer wing

n/s and o/s front suspension struts corroded

o/s rear bumper loose

Fail 16 Jul 2012 133,288 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

corrosion to inner rear wheel arches in boot

excessive corrosion to bottom of o/s front outer wing

n/s and o/s front suspension struts corroded

o/s rear bumper loose

Pass 20 Jul 2011 129,985 miles

outer sills covered

rear bumper insecure o/s

Fail 20 Jul 2011 129,985 miles

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

outer sills covered

rear bumper insecure o/s

Pass 26 Jul 2010 126,930 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 123,761 miles

both front tyres wearing inside and outside edges

both rear tyres have cuts in tread but not deep enought to reach cords

n/s/f anti roll bar drop link slight play

outer sills covered

Pass 18 Jul 2008 121,249 miles

all brake hose ferrules rusty

damage to outer sidewall of o/s rear tyre

Fail 18 Jul 2008 121,249 miles

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

all brake hose ferrules rusty

damage to outer sidewall of o/s rear tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2007 119,398 miles

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

damage to inner sidewall of n/s rear tyre

damage to outer sidewall of o/s rear tyre

fuel pipe under o/s rear wheel arch rusty

o/s wiper blade split on end

Pass 20 Jul 2006 115,560 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 115,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

play in n/s frontanti roll bar outer drop link bottom bush

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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R675 DNT is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 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 R675 DNT, 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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R675 DNT is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 February 1998.

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