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R866 LPD

1998 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti

Orange Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

124,773 mi
Last recorded124,773 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti102,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR866 LPD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx Sti
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 13 Jun 2026 124,773 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 122,923 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 121,278 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 120,360 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 119,863 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 114,774 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R866 LPD is a 1998 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti in Orange with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R866 LPD, 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.

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What year was R866 LPD registered?

R866 LPD is a 1998 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti, first registered on 25 February 1998.

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