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J500 JAN

2018 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

37,258 mi
Last recorded37,258 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Subaru Impreza34,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 JAN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 37,258 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 14 Aug 2025 37,256 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 16 Aug 2024 27,094 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 27,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 21,745 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 21,745 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 14,212 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 8,447 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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J500 JAN is a 2018 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2018 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 34,538 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J500 JAN, 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 8 years old, this Subaru Impreza is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J500 JAN registered?

J500 JAN is a 2018 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 August 2018.

Is J500 JAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J500 JAN shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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