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P25 GYO

1998 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

1,863 mi
Last recorded1,863 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti102,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP25 GYO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx Sti
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 1,863 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 863 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 38 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 106,175 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2010 102,460 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 92,194 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 84,371 miles

n/s/r tyre wears from inner edge

Fail 13 Aug 2008 84,371 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

n/s/r tyre wears from inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2007 81,900 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 79,072 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 79,072 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti?

Based on 1,791 MOT tests across 274 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
2,574
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
274
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 54
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48
fog lamp not working 48
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 40
Steering rack gaiter split 38
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P25 GYO is a 1998 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 102,002 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P25 GYO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P25 GYO registered?

P25 GYO is a 1998 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti, first registered on 25 November 1998.

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