1998 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · S205 HDV
1998 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1998. Recorded mileage 86,134 miles. MOT expired on 07 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,134 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S205 HDV Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2022
- 86,134 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S205 HDV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Subaru Impreza (S205 HDV) between August 2008 and May 2022.
The record contains 8 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 09 May 2022 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 (21 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
S205 HDV Mileage History
- 15/08/200865,693 mi
- 29/08/200865,699 mi+6 mi
- 03/09/200970,416 mi+4,717 mi
- 07/09/200970,426 mi+10 mi
- 26/11/201075,895 mi+5,469 mi
- 23/03/201675,947 mi+52 mi
- 06/05/201776,713 mi+766 mi
- 03/05/201881,592 mi+4,879 mi
- 07/05/202081,902 mi+310 mi
- 07/05/202081,910 mi+8 mi
- 28/04/202184,805 mi+2,895 mi
- 03/05/202286,129 mi+1,324 mi
- 09/05/202286,134 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 1,489 miles per year across 13 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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