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40 WRX

1998 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,498 mi
Last recorded61,498 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration40 WRX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 61,498 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 60,646 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 60,334 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 60,046 miles

Nearside Front 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 Nail in tyre ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 58,928 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 58,387 miles

Front disc showing heat spots and minor cracking. Front pads 3/4 worn.

Fail 1 Jun 2020 58,387 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Front disc showing heat spots and minor cracking. Front pads 3/4 worn.

Pass 21 Mar 2019 56,465 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 53,987 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 53,987 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 81,145 miles

slight play in nearside front inner rack arm

Pass 22 Mar 2016 76,956 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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40 WRX is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 40 WRX, 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 40 WRX registered?

40 WRX is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is 40 WRX safe to buy?

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