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R676 TNR

1998 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR676 TNR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2026

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front an rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front to rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sign of repair all previous work carried out covered in black sealant

Fail 1 Jun 2024

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front to rear inc rear arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill front to rear inc arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sign of previous repairs to various areas cover with sealants

Pass 27 Mar 2023 125,755 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns/os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

UBCC

Pass 15 Feb 2022 124,010 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 109,972 miles

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Front and Rear (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Heavily Undersealed

Sill covers and undertray fitted obscuring test components

surface corrosion on suspension components

Fail 20 Feb 2021 109,972 miles

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Front and Rear (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Heavily Undersealed

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Sill covers and undertray fitted obscuring test components

surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 30 Mar 2018

under body surface rust

Fail 30 Mar 2018

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under body surface rust

Pass 16 Oct 2017 107,612 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsr & osr (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nsr & osr (inner) (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement frnt inner (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

ns & os (sill covers fitted)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 107,612 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsr & osr (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nsr & osr (inner) (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement frnt inner (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

ns & os (sill covers fitted)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 102,495 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 102,438 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2015 99,026 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 95,137 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all brake discs slioghtly corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2014 95,137 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all brake discs slioghtly corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2013 90,008 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 90,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 81,795 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear brake disc has surface corrosion

under side of vehicle has general surface corrosion

Fail 2 Apr 2012 81,744 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear brake disc has surface corrosion

under side of vehicle has general surface corrosion

Pass 5 Apr 2011 76,050 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 75,852 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

off side headlamp lense cracked

Fail 23 Mar 2010 67,649 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

os washer poor operation. corosion at rear sill/jacking points.

osf metal brake pipe coroded (BORDERLINE PASS!).

Pass 23 Mar 2010 67,649 miles

os washer poor operation. corosion at rear sill/jacking points.

osf metal brake pipe coroded (BORDERLINE PASS!).

Pass 28 May 2009 63,348 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 55,622 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 48,819 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 48,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 May 2006 43,118 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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R676 TNR is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 R676 TNR, 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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R676 TNR is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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