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C16 WRC

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

105,166 mi
Last recorded105,166 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 WRC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 105,166 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 104,074 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 101,689 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 101,509 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 99,967 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 98,889 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2020 98,235 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 97,210 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 95,872 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 95,221 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 93,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/35R18 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 93,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/35R18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 91,339 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 89,453 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 86,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 May 2013 86,930 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 83,540 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 79,181 miles

all tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 May 2010 74,808 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 73,177 miles

Light surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

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

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

Fail 12 May 2009 73,177 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Light surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 70,703 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2008 70,703 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Fail 2 May 2007 67,211 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 May 2007 67,211 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 62,245 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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C16 WRC is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 C16 WRC, 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 C16 WRC registered?

C16 WRC is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 May 1998.

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