1998 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · L555 COO
1998 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 1998. Recorded mileage 167,600 km. MOT expired on 07 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 167,600 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L555 COO Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2024
- 167,600 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L555 COO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Subaru Impreza (L555 COO) between June 2023 and August 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
L555 COO Odometer History
- 23/06/2023166,701 km
- 08/08/2024167,600 km+899 km
- 08/08/2024167,600 km
Average of roughly 797 km per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Subaru Subaru Impreza Mk1 (GC/GF)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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