1998 SUBARU IMPREZA2.0L Petrol
Vehicle Insight Summary
1998 SUBARU IMPREZA — Petrol, 1994cc. This vehicle has 89,647 miles on record. MOT status: no valid MOT. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1994cc
Vehicle Public Record vs. Hidden Financial Risk
Public MOT roadworthiness: Below Average.
This score reflects past DVSA test passes and advisory frequency. However, it does not check if the car has £15,000 of unpaid finance, an insurance write-off marker, or a police theft report.
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Technical Specifications
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Full MOT History
Our records for this Subaru Impreza (S633 FTA) from 1998 show a total of 2 MOT tests between March 2022 and March 2022.
Across its entire MOT history, this Subaru has a 50% success rate (1 passes and 1 fails). This pass rate is below average and potential buyers should investigate the failure history carefully.
The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.
There are 8 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.
A total of 1 failure item has been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
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Our Verdict
Caution is advised – the car has a low mileage for its age but a history of repeated MOT failures and several major issues that could be costly to rectify.
When inspecting the car, verify that the split CV joint boot noted in the 2022 MOT has been repaired – a faulty boot can lead to joint failure and expensive drivetrain repairs. Check the condition of the rear brake pipe and exhaust system, as both were flagged as major failures in earlier tests (2016 and 2015). Look for a full service history that documents repairs to the oil leak, battery mounting, and tyre replacements, as these items have appeared repeatedly.
Negotiate on the price to reflect the cost of addressing the major items that have not been definitively resolved, such as the CV joint, brake pipe, and any lingering corrosion on the sub‑frame. If possible, obtain a recent independent mechanical inspection to confirm the current state of the suspension bushings and the integrity of the under‑carriage, which have shown advisory notes over several years.
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Data Sources
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