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R21 SGW

1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,997 mi
Last recorded75,997 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR21 SGW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 75,997 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 75,521 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 74,965 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 74,360 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 73,747 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 72,425 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 71,883 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 69,460 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 67,292 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 65,719 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 25 Feb 2017 65,719 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure locking device loose (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 61,910 miles

slight movement to o/s/f bottom ball joint

slight oil leaks

Pass 8 Jan 2015 54,327 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 54,092 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 54,092 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 12 Jul 2008 52,663 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 missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

play in steering column

rear tyres scuffed

slight play at n/s/f wheel

Fail 22 May 2008 52,209 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)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all coil springs loose when vehicle jacked up

road/race tyres to vehicle

Pass 22 May 2007 48,632 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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R21 SGW is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R21 SGW, 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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R21 SGW is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 May 1998.

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