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P626 XWS

1998 Subaru Imprezza

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,885 mi
Last recorded112,885 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Subaru Imprezza110,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP626 XWS
MakeSubaru
ModelImprezza
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 112,885 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 112,423 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 111,729 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 111,135 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 111,135 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements std plate fitted (0.1 (d))

Pass 24 May 2022 110,189 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 110,189 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits STD CAT FITTED (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements STD PLATE FITTED TIME TEST (0.1 (d))

Pass 19 May 2021 108,713 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2021 108,713 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 106,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 22 May 2009 102,867 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 99,376 miles

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

sills floor chassi and all brake pipes surface rust ADVISE ONLY TO WAX OIL TO PROTECT

Pass 23 Oct 2006 88,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2006 88,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Subaru Imprezza?

Based on 1,159 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
3,988
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 48
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
fog lamp not working 38
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Steering rack gaiter split 28
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P626 XWS is a 1998 Subaru Imprezza in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Imprezza models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 110,662 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Imprezza fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P626 XWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Imprezza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Subaru Imprezza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P626 XWS is a 1998 Subaru Imprezza, first registered on 14 September 1998.

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