CarVerify

Free Car Check

R259 FJO

1998 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 2457cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,500 mi
Last recorded104,500 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR259 FJO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 104,500 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 103,309 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 102,908 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 102,347 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 97,250 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2009 91,756 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under body damage

Fail 23 Mar 2009 91,662 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under body damage

Pass 12 Apr 2008 87,022 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 86,930 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bigger bore exhaust fitted.just as noisey as normal

brake pedal pad worn

engine runs rough

not original brake hoses on front

phoned vosa to confirm front reg plate

Pass 23 Mar 2007 83,102 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 82,878 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2006 77,755 miles

front number/plate not flat

new engine fitted 2.5 ltr 1994

very large under shield

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
Full Subaru Impreza reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R259 FJO is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R259 FJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R259 FJO?

You can check the full history of R259 FJO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R259 FJO registered?

R259 FJO is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 June 1998.

Is R259 FJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R259 FJO shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R259 FJO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R259 FJO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.