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M100 WRX

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

63,990 mi
Last recorded63,990 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM100 WRX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 63,990 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 63,412 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 63,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 62,579 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 62,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 61,498 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 61,296 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 61,123 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 60,719 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 59,817 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 58,651 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 57,432 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 57,418 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 56,604 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 55,402 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 54,119 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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M100 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 81.3%.

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 M100 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 M100 WRX registered?

M100 WRX is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is M100 WRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M100 WRX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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