1998 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · R121 HWL
1998 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1998. Recorded mileage 173,646 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/03/2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (28/11/2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,646 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1994cc
R121 HWL Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2019
- 173,646 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R121 HWL Mileage History
- 09/10/2006122,583 mi
- 19/10/2006122,583 mi
- 13/10/2007131,138 mi+8,555 mi
- 23/10/2008135,987 mi+4,849 mi
- 29/10/2008135,988 mi+1 mi
- 16/10/2009141,252 mi+5,264 mi
- 30/12/2010151,374 mi+10,122 mi
- 04/01/2011151,397 mi+23 mi
- 04/01/2012157,497 mi+6,100 mi
- 18/06/2014160,107 mi+2,610 mi
- 17/06/2015163,812 mi+3,705 mi
- 23/06/2015163,812 mi
- 10/06/2016170,993 mi+7,181 mi
- 12/04/2018173,211 mi+2,218 mi
- 06/03/2019173,646 mi+435 mi
Average of roughly 4,116 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
R121 HWL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Subaru Impreza (R121 HWL) between October 2006 and March 2019.
The record contains 10 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 06 March 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill panel (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt”.
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