1998 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · S837 AOG
1998 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1999. Recorded mileage 25,037 miles. MOT expired on 01 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 25,037 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S837 AOG Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2025
- 25,037 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S837 AOG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Subaru Impreza (S837 AOG) between July 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
S837 AOG Mileage History
- 21/07/202224,599 mi
- 27/06/202424,712 mi+113 mi
- 03/09/202525,037 mi+325 mi
- 03/09/202525,037 mi
Average of roughly 140 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Subaru Subaru Impreza Mk1 (GC/GF)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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