No, R816 ABU is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for R816 ABU?

The MOT for R816 ABU is valid and due for renewal on or before 10 September 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of R816 ABU?

The recorded mileage for R816 ABU is 80,619 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R816 ABU ULEZ compliant?

No, R816 ABU 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

1998 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · R816 ABU

R816 ABU

1998 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1998. Recorded mileage 80,619 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: SUBARU IMPREZA
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 10/09/2026
Road Tax: Untaxed (25/04/2022)
Recorded Mileage: 80,619 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 10/09/2026

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 25/04/2022

Mileage: 80,619 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1998
Engine: 1994cc

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R816 ABU Key Findings

3 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2025
80,619 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Average MOT pass rate (67%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

! Older vehicle

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R816 ABU Mileage History

08/09/202172,120 mi
08/09/202580,613 mi+8,493 mi
12/09/202580,619 mi+6 mi

Average of roughly 2,119 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

R816 ABU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Sept 2026, 05:25

MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Subaru Impreza (R816 ABU) between September 2021 and September 2025.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 12 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 20 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 Outer Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested leaking pipe (1.2.1 (g))”; “Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.

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