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S55 RLY

1998 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

121,125 mi
Last recorded121,125 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti102,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 RLY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx Sti
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 121,125 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 120,827 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 120,001 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 119,095 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 118,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 117,709 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 117,405 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 116,074 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 115,709 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 113,998 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 113,028 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 108,269 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 171,878 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 165,586 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 165,586 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 163,720 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 153,183 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2009 153,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 May 2008 136,231 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti?

Based on 1,791 MOT tests across 274 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
2,574
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
274
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 54
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48
fog lamp not working 48
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 40
Steering rack gaiter split 38
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S55 RLY is a 1998 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 102,002 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S55 RLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S55 RLY registered?

S55 RLY is a 1998 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S55 RLY safe to buy?

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