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J16 YHH

2001 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

155,348 mi
Last recorded155,348 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 YHH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 155,348 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 154,733 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 150,320 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 141,702 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 137,675 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 132,881 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 125,344 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 120,089 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 118,141 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 118,140 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 112,502 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 106,646 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 106,957 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 99,893 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 99,893 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 95,719 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 91,276 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 86,631 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 81,243 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 77,102 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 70,553 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 70,553 miles

Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 May 2006 61,675 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?

Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
4,996
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
72,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,062
Registration plate lamp not working 19,494
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,247
position lamp(s) not working 16,099
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15,281
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J16 YHH is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2001 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 85,841 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J16 YHH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 25 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J16 YHH registered?

J16 YHH is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 March 2001.

Is J16 YHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J16 YHH shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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