1998 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · S590 FAJ
1998 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1998. Recorded mileage 126,723 km. MOT expired on 10 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 126,723 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S590 FAJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2025
- 126,723 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S590 FAJ 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 (S590 FAJ) between June 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
S590 FAJ Odometer History
- 07/06/2023121,449 km
- 31/05/2024126,044 km+4,595 km
- 31/05/2024126,044 km
- 11/06/2025126,723 km+679 km
- 11/06/2025126,723 km
Average of roughly 2,621 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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