1998 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · G16 GJM
1998 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 85,328 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,328 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G16 GJM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2026
- 85,328 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G16 GJM 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 (G16 GJM) between May 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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))”; “Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))”; “Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
G16 GJM Mileage History
- 23/05/202484,440 mi
- 15/05/202584,908 mi+468 mi
- 20/05/202584,909 mi+1 mi
- 20/05/202685,306 mi+397 mi
- 09/07/202685,328 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly 417 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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