1998 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · S502 FGU
1998 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1998. Recorded mileage 106,929 miles. MOT expired on 08 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,929 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S502 FGU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2024
- 106,929 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S502 FGU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Subaru Impreza (S502 FGU) between June 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
S502 FGU Mileage History
- 09/06/2022102,575 mi
- 24/05/2023106,917 mi+4,342 mi
- 09/05/2024106,929 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 2,271 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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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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