1998 Subaru Cargo 0.7L Petrol · R183 ABT
1998 Subaru Cargo (0.7L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1998. Recorded mileage 178,489 km. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU CARGO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/08/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 178,489 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 650cc
R183 ABT Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/08/2023
- 178,489 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 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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R183 ABT Odometer History
- 17/01/2022178,249 km
- 07/02/2022178,308 km+59 km
- 23/08/2023178,489 km+181 km
- 23/08/2023178,489 km
Average of roughly 150 km per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R183 ABT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Subaru Cargo (R183 ABT) between January 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 system insecure Rear box section & excessively blowing. (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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