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L307 ARD

1998 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

206,114 mi
Last recorded206,114 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL307 ARD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 206,114 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 198,235 miles

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 198,233 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 193,331 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 190,462 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 183,749 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 183,741 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 177,564 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 175,546 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 170,256 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 16,485 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 156,618 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 150,349 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 150,349 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 141,834 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 132,677 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 123,580 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 114,898 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 106,369 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 99,924 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 90,226 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 13 Dec 2007 80,858 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 73,026 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 63,458 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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L307 ARD is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 L307 ARD, 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 L307 ARD registered?

L307 ARD is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 June 1998.

Is L307 ARD safe to buy?

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