1998 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · S387 AGR
1998 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 84,432 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,432 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S387 AGR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2026
- 84,432 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S387 AGR 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 (S387 AGR) between June 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
S387 AGR Mileage History
- 01/06/202279,386 mi
- 07/06/202379,803 mi+417 mi
- 06/06/202480,856 mi+1,053 mi
- 11/06/202582,808 mi+1,952 mi
- 28/07/202684,432 mi+1,624 mi
Average of roughly 1,214 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Subaru Subaru Impreza Mk1 (GC/GF)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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