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R785 TKR

1997 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,164 mi
Last recorded93,164 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR785 TKR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 93,164 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Fog light loose

Fail 1 May 2026 93,164 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Fog light loose

Pass 21 Oct 2024 93,123 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both no plates faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 93,123 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jan 2022 93,121 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Feb 2021 93,118 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 92,765 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 May 2018 91,155 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 May 2018 91,135 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 May 2017 85,896 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 May 2016 78,876 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 78,875 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control cover fitted (2.1.1)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 78,868 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2012 76,581 miles

Power steering pump starting to get noisey

Rear fog lamp needs re-securing properly!!

Slight weep from power steering union.

Pass 19 Jul 2011 75,184 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside rear disc rusty

Fail 13 Jul 2011 75,173 miles

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

nearside rear disc rusty

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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R785 TKR is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1997 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 106,850 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 R785 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 29 years old, this Subaru Impreza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R785 TKR registered?

R785 TKR is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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