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J79 WRX

1997 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,065 mi
Last recorded104,065 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ79 WRX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 104,065 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 102,617 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2021 102,346 miles
Pass 6 May 2020
Pass 6 Jun 2019 98,916 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 96,529 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 94,215 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 91,371 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 88,411 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 85,730 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 82,168 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 78,883 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 78,883 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 78,150 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front and rear registration plates characters appear to be of incorrect height

Fail 28 Apr 2011 78,150 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front and rear registration plates characters appear to be of incorrect height

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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J79 WRX is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J79 WRX, 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.

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What year was J79 WRX registered?

J79 WRX is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is J79 WRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J79 WRX shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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