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P25 CYO

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

852 mi
Last recorded852 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP25 CYO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 852 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 60 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 120,901 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 120,440 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 118,901 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 118,890 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 114,655 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 109,636 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 109,634 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Air bag light on

Both front wipers are in poor condition and starting to smear the screen

Engine oily

Nearside front and offside rear shock absorbers damp but no signs of a leak

Offside front steering rack has slight play but not excessive

Pass 23 Jun 2009 105,811 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 105,699 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 105,699 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 105,688 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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P25 CYO is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P25 CYO, 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 P25 CYO registered?

P25 CYO is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is P25 CYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P25 CYO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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