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R839 YNA

1998 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,777 mi
Last recorded153,777 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR839 YNA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 153,777 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 152,049 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 150,495 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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 148,987 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 146,723 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 144,976 miles

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

Oil level just above minimum

Pass 29 Oct 2019 142,695 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 150,877 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 146,252 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 143,450 miles

front exhaust deteriorated (cat)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear subframe (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 143,449 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear subframe (6.1.B.2)

front exhaust deteriorated (cat)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 139,835 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 139,835 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 136,645 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 136,619 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 133,752 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear sub frame badly corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2012 130,778 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 130,778 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 127,533 miles

Both rear tyre tread split but not deep enough to reach cords

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear diff box damp

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Nov 2011 127,533 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Both rear tyre tread split but not deep enough to reach cords

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear diff box damp

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 124,540 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 124,008 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 118,649 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

no oil on dipstick

Pass 24 Nov 2008 110,464 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 103,279 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 94,128 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2005 85,714 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2005 85,714 miles

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

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

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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R839 YNA is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R839 YNA, 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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What year was R839 YNA registered?

R839 YNA is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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