1998 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · K798 JWC
1998 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 14 Dec 1998. Recorded mileage 68,104 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,104 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K798 JWC Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/04/2022
- 68,104 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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K798 JWC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1998 Subaru Impreza (K798 JWC) between April 2022 and April 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 April 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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