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J30 OUK

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

28,514 mi
Last recorded28,514 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 OUK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 28,514 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 28,496 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 28,389 miles

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))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 28,385 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (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))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 28,228 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 27,379 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 27,073 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 26,222 miles

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

Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres cracking

Fail 20 Nov 2014 26,211 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres cracking

Pass 29 Oct 2013 25,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres cracking

Fail 23 Oct 2013 25,396 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres cracking

Pass 11 Oct 2011 24,507 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 22,172 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 22,172 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2009 19,114 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 16,775 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 13,414 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 11,502 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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J30 OUK is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J30 OUK, 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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J30 OUK is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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