The road tax status for R553 BLC is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for R553 BLC?

The MOT for R553 BLC is valid and due for renewal on or before 23 March 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of R553 BLC?

The recorded mileage for R553 BLC is 104,951 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R553 BLC ULEZ compliant?

No, R553 BLC does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

1998 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · R553 BLC

R553 BLC

1998 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1998. Recorded mileage 104,951 miles. MOT valid until 23/03/2027.

Make & Model: SUBARU IMPREZA
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 23/03/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 104,951 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 23/03/2027

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Mileage: 104,951 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1998
Engine: 1994cc

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R553 BLC Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2026
104,951 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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R553 BLC Mileage History

09/09/2022103,498 mi
29/08/2023104,734 mi+1,236 mi
29/08/2023104,734 mi
21/10/2025104,925 mi+191 mi
24/03/2026104,951 mi+26 mi

Average of roughly 411 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R553 BLC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 10 Sept 2026, 05:55

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Subaru Impreza (R553 BLC) between September 2022 and March 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 24 March 2026 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: Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.

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