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1998 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

61,472 mi
Last recorded61,472 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR697 USD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 61,472 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 61,458 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 61,445 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 61,381 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 61,061 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 60,983 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 60,926 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 60,905 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 60,871 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 60,856 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 60,633 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 60,479 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 60,071 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 59,491 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 58,663 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

offside front brake slightly corroded on inner face

Pass 18 Aug 2010 57,213 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 53,325 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 53,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 50,387 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 47,009 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 44,307 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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R697 USD is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R697 USD, 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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R697 USD is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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