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B15 WRX

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

102,009 mi
Last recorded102,009 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 WRX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 102,009 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 100,920 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 100,593 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 98,944 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 98,840 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 98,733 miles

General surface corrosion to vehicle subframes and suspension.

Pass 29 Jun 2013 98,693 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 98,592 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 97,822 miles

general surface corrosion to vehicle structure

Fail 20 Oct 2010 97,822 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

general surface corrosion to vehicle structure

Pass 31 Oct 2009 96,385 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 95,040 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 95,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 89,844 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 82,057 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 72,612 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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B15 WRX is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B15 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 B15 WRX registered?

B15 WRX is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is B15 WRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B15 WRX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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