1998 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · R128 BAY
1998 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/06/2001. Recorded mileage 150,042 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/01/2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/06/2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,042 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1994cc
R128 BAY Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/01/2013
- 150,042 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R128 BAY Mileage History
- 28/06/200666,700 mi
- 02/06/200780,726 mi+14,026 mi
- 16/06/200895,470 mi+14,744 mi
- 13/06/2009110,746 mi+15,276 mi
- 18/06/2010125,209 mi+14,463 mi
- 18/06/2010125,209 mi
- 14/01/2011134,129 mi+8,920 mi
- 19/01/2011134,173 mi+44 mi
- 20/12/2011148,842 mi+14,669 mi
- 15/01/2013150,042 mi+1,200 mi
- 15/01/2013150,042 mi
Average of roughly 12,719 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
R128 BAY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Subaru Impreza (R128 BAY) between June 2006 and January 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 January 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)”; “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)”.
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