1998 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · R532 AKR
1998 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1998. Recorded mileage 169,258 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jul 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,258 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R532 AKR Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2025
- 169,258 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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R532 AKR MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 1998 Subaru Impreza (R532 AKR) between July 2025 and July 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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