1998 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · R783 CDC
1998 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1998. Recorded mileage 178,235 miles. MOT expired on 05 Nov 2025. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,235 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R783 CDC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2024
- 178,235 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R783 CDC 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 (R783 CDC) between November 2021 and November 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
R783 CDC Mileage History
- 02/11/2021176,016 mi
- 02/11/2021176,018 mi+2 mi
- 02/11/20237,714 mi-168,304 mi
- 05/11/2024178,235 mi+170,521 mi
Average of roughly 738 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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