1998 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · R719 DGJ
1998 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 16 Jan 1998. Recorded mileage 86,558 miles. MOT expired on 07 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,558 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R719 DGJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 06/02/2026
- 86,558 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R719 DGJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Subaru Impreza (R719 DGJ) between January 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 February 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
R719 DGJ Mileage History
- 19/01/2023184,029 mi
- 28/01/202586,519 mi-97,510 mi
- 04/02/2025186,195 mi+99,676 mi
- 06/02/202686,558 mi-99,637 mi
Average of roughly -31,963 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Subaru Subaru Impreza Mk1 (GC/GF)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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