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A10 MLJ

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

95,101 mi
Last recorded95,101 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 MLJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 95,101 miles

Both o/s/f and n/s/f anti roll bar links (bushes) perished.

Both o/s/f and n/s/f inner rack joints have slight play.

Both o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes (link pipes) corroded.

Both o/s/r and n/s/r coil springs corroded.

Both rear tyres cracking/perished.

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

n/s/f dipped beam dim.

n/s/f tyre worn very smooth on edges/worn very close to legal limit (advise replacement)

o/s/r trailing arm bush has evidence of rust creep.

Fail 13 Oct 2025 94,971 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill excessively corroded within 30cm of rear trailing arm mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Down side of fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill excessively corroded within 30cm of rear trailing arm mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both o/s/f and n/s/f anti roll bar links (bushes) perished.

Both o/s/f and n/s/f inner rack joints have slight play.

Both o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes (link pipes) corroded.

Both o/s/r and n/s/r coil springs corroded.

Both rear tyres cracking/perished.

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

n/s/f dipped beam dim.

n/s/f tyre worn very smooth on edges/worn very close to legal limit (advise replacement)

o/s/r trailing arm bush has evidence of rust creep.

Pass 25 Oct 2024 84,526 miles

n/s and o/s front inner rack joints slight play

rear coil springs slight corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2024 84,501 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

n/s and o/s front inner rack joints slight play

rear coil springs slight corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2023 74,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 67,401 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 67,400 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 66,951 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 66,329 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 66,315 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 66,279 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 65,937 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 65,487 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 64,690 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 63,847 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 63,847 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 63,058 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 61,826 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 60,656 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 59,165 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 56,374 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 52,701 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 48,941 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 44,400 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 40,222 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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A10 MLJ 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 84%.

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 A10 MLJ, 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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A10 MLJ is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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