1998 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · OXI 708
1998 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 15 Oct 1998. MOT expired on 17 Sept 2015.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Sept 2015
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OXI 708 Key Findings
- No MOT test records found for this registration
- MOT expired on 17/09/2015
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MOT Status
No MOT history available
No MOT test records were found for this registration. DVSA’s digital archive only covers tests from 2005, so a vehicle that has not been tested since then may legitimately have no visible history.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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No MOT history available
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- Rear Wheel Arch and Sill CorrosionSerious
The Mk1 Impreza is notorious for rust starting in the rear arches and spreading to the sills and chassis rails.
- Head Gasket Failure (2.5L NA Imports)Serious
While rare on UK 2.0L cars, 2.5L non-turbo Japanese imports (RS models) frequently suffer internal head gasket failure.
- MAF Sensor Failure (Turbo Models)Serious
On Turbo models, a failing Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor can cause the engine to run dangerously "lean", potentially leading to engine failure.
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