1998 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · S243 APA
1998 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 14 Oct 1998. Recorded mileage 111,203 miles. MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,203 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S243 APA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/12/2025
- 111,203 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S243 APA 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 (S243 APA) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre and rear (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
S243 APA Mileage History
- 05/12/2023110,455 mi
- 23/11/2024110,885 mi+430 mi
- 28/11/2024110,886 mi+1 mi
- 11/12/2025111,196 mi+310 mi
- 15/12/2025111,203 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 369 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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