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J50 SUB

2001 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

90,155 mi
Last recorded90,155 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ50 SUB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 90,155 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 85,000 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 80,577 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 77,061 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 76,152 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 74,508 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 71,345 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 67,925 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 67,909 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 67,613 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 67,313 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 66,839 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 66,227 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 66,224 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)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 66,164 miles

front brakes slight binding

Pass 12 Dec 2008 62,881 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 55,495 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 47,736 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 39,258 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 9,226 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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J50 SUB is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 J50 SUB, 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 J50 SUB registered?

J50 SUB is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is J50 SUB safe to buy?

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