1998 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · R678 XOG
1998 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 150,012 miles. MOT expired on 03 Feb 2017.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Feb 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (04 May 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,012 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R678 XOG Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/02/2016
- 150,012 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R678 XOG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Subaru Impreza (R678 XOG) between March 2006 and February 2016.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 February 2016 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 (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Headlamp aim too low BOTH HEADLIGHTS LOW won't adjust (1.8)”; “Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)”; “Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.
R678 XOG Mileage History
- 25/03/200673,245 mi
- 17/03/200787,887 mi+14,642 mi
- 04/03/2008102,752 mi+14,865 mi
- 06/03/2008102,752 mi
- 24/03/2009108,035 mi+5,283 mi
- 08/10/2009108,331 mi+296 mi
- 12/10/2009108,378 mi+47 mi
- 20/10/2010117,653 mi+9,275 mi
- 05/11/2011120,983 mi+3,330 mi
- 03/11/2012133,445 mi+12,462 mi
- 27/01/2014135,018 mi+1,573 mi
- 12/01/2015143,870 mi+8,852 mi
- 01/02/2016149,996 mi+6,126 mi
- 04/02/2016150,012 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 7,782 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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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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