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R555 MTG

1998 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

61,151 mi
Last recorded61,151 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR555 MTG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 61,151 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 60,346 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 60,330 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 60,330 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 60,323 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 60,066 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 59,916 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 59,647 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 59,175 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 59,131 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 59,027 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 58,624 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 58,474 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 58,387 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 58,251 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 57,371 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 56,240 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 54,720 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 53,362 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 50,923 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 48,641 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 45,584 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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R555 MTG is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 R555 MTG, 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

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What year was R555 MTG registered?

R555 MTG is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R555 MTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R555 MTG shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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