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J2 YUB

1997 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,892 mi
Last recorded81,892 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 YUB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 81,892 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 81,170 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 80,946 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 80,484 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 77,662 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 77,591 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 72,647 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 67,680 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 59,494 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 56,510 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 53,782 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 53,767 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 49,040 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 49,040 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 42,720 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 38,435 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 33,892 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 28,560 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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J2 YUB is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 106,850 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 J2 YUB, 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 29 years old, this Subaru Impreza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J2 YUB registered?

J2 YUB is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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