1998 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · R778 YWL
1998 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 88,003 miles. MOT expired on 06 Sept 2011.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Sept 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (13 Jul 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,003 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R778 YWL Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2010
- 88,003 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R778 YWL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Subaru Impreza (R778 YWL) between June 2005 and September 2010.
The record contains 6 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 07 September 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
R778 YWL Mileage History
- 03/06/2005103,018 mi
- 10/06/2005103,117 mi+99 mi
- 16/10/200676,043 mi-27,074 mi
- 05/11/200780,009 mi+3,966 mi
- 10/11/200780,009 mi
- 06/11/200881,497 mi+1,488 mi
- 06/01/201087,624 mi+6,127 mi
- 06/09/201088,003 mi+379 mi
- 07/09/201088,003 mi
Average of roughly -2,853 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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