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R686 DNT

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,789 mi
Last recorded85,789 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR686 DNT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 85,789 miles

Nearside Rear Corrosion on arch

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 85,789 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Corrosion on arch

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 82,786 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 79,070 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 77,579 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 76,560 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 75,531 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 75,515 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 75,515 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 75,422 miles

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

all brake pipes heavily coated in grease not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Jan 2017 74,632 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 73,818 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill at previous repair (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 73,817 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill at previous repair (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 72,684 miles

Rear seats put back into the upright position to inspect aduld seat belts

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Jan 2014 70,909 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 68,765 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 68,759 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 65,615 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside rear tyre is cracked, but has no plys or cords exposed.

Fail 27 Jan 2012 65,615 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside rear tyre is cracked, but has no plys or cords exposed.

Pass 8 Feb 2011 61,764 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 58,357 miles

Offside front lower arm ball joint dust seal split

Rear seats folded down not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

Pass 11 Feb 2009 55,100 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 52,131 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 48,926 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 45,928 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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R686 DNT is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R686 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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R686 DNT is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 February 1998.

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