1998 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · S881 ADL
1998 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 98,835 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,835 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S881 ADL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/06/2026
- 98,835 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S881 ADL 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 (S881 ADL) between April 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 June 2026 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 (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
S881 ADL Mileage History
- 29/04/202289,569 mi
- 19/07/202389,758 mi+189 mi
- 25/07/202389,759 mi+1 mi
- 28/06/202492,449 mi+2,690 mi
- 08/06/202698,835 mi+6,386 mi
Average of roughly 2,255 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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