1998 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · R362 DNM
1998 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 06 Apr 1998. Recorded mileage 58,502 miles. MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,502 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R362 DNM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2026
- 58,502 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R362 DNM 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 (R362 DNM) between December 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
R362 DNM Mileage History
- 01/12/202356,024 mi
- 01/12/202356,024 mi
- 25/03/202558,110 mi+2,086 mi
- 19/03/202658,502 mi+392 mi
- 19/03/202658,502 mi
Average of roughly 1,079 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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