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G17 WRX

1998 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,677 mi
Last recorded124,677 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG17 WRX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 124,677 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 121,993 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 121,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2022 121,896 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

small power steering leak

Pass 30 Sep 2020 119,903 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 116,975 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 116,656 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 164,500 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (3.5.1i)

engine lamp illuminated on dash

nearside front brake hose securing clip to shock absorber is corroded

slight smear from both nearside and offside front wiper blades

Fail 18 Sep 2015 164,500 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both nearside and offside (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (3.5.1i)

engine lamp illuminated on dash

nearside front brake hose securing clip to shock absorber is corroded

slight smear from both nearside and offside front wiper blades

Pass 1 Sep 2012 164,458 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2012 164,458 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 162,039 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 158,484 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 156,262 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 156,262 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 151,735 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 149,848 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 149,213 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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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G17 WRX is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 G17 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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G17 WRX is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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