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S444 YOX

1998 Subaru Impreza Gl

Blue Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,862 mi
Last recorded68,862 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza Gl69,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS444 YOX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Gl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 68,862 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2024 68,000 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 68,000 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 68,855 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 68,401 miles

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

Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 68,257 miles

sills floor chassi very dry advise to wax oil

Pass 3 Mar 2009 64,406 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 58,630 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Feb 2008 58,630 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 50,984 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 44,821 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 44,820 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Gl?

Based on 1,738 MOT tests across 325 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
4,506
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
325
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 93
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 73
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 70
constant velocity joint gaiter split 68
fog lamp not working 54
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S444 YOX is a 1998 Subaru Impreza Gl in Blue with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Impreza Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 69,255 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza Gl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 93 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S444 YOX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was S444 YOX registered?

S444 YOX is a 1998 Subaru Impreza Gl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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