1998 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · S148 APH
1998 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 20 Oct 1998. Recorded mileage 131,993 miles. MOT valid until 10 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,993 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S148 APH Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2026
- 131,993 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S148 APH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Subaru Impreza (S148 APH) between October 2005 and May 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 12 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of”; “Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”.
S148 APH Mileage History
- 19/10/200567,110 mi
- 06/11/200673,477 mi+6,367 mi
- 16/10/200777,570 mi+4,093 mi
- 03/11/200888,010 mi+10,440 mi
- 03/11/200888,010 mi
- 16/11/200994,635 mi+6,625 mi
- 29/10/2010100,226 mi+5,591 mi
- 05/03/2013106,565 mi+6,339 mi
- 21/06/2013106,584 mi+19 mi
- 30/06/2014109,071 mi+2,487 mi
- 03/07/2014109,078 mi+7 mi
- 29/06/2015115,864 mi+6,786 mi
- 29/06/2015115,864 mi
- 30/06/2016121,109 mi+5,245 mi
- 29/07/2017123,732 mi+2,623 mi
- 29/07/2017123,732 mi
- 19/07/2018127,248 mi+3,516 mi
- 05/12/2022129,050 mi+1,802 mi
- 01/02/2025130,030 mi+980 mi
- 12/05/2026131,993 mi+1,963 mi
Average of roughly 3,156 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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