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J962 JAP

1993 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

83,815 mi
Last recorded83,815 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2010
Typical for 1993 Subaru Impreza110,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ962 JAP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2010 83,815 miles

body/chassis corrosion

front/rear inner and outer sills damaged

fuel pipes corroded at rear

non standard exhaust fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2010 83,571 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

body/chassis corrosion

front/rear inner and outer sills damaged

fuel pipes corroded at rear

non standard exhaust fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2009 74,548 miles

front chassis damaged

left/right rear tyre treads worn to wear bars

modified exhaust

rear tyre sidewalls cracked

sills/inner sills damaged

steering wheel play

Fail 7 Feb 2009 74,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

front chassis damaged

left/right rear tyre treads worn to wear bars

modified exhaust

rear tyre sidewalls cracked

sills/inner sills damaged

steering wheel play

Pass 9 Feb 2008 66,590 miles

front disc pads worn

front/rear sills damaged

fuel filler/vent pipes corroded

left headlamp security

left/right rtear tyre treads worn to 2mm

non standard exhaust fitted

suspension lowered

Pass 16 Feb 2007 54,625 miles

engine oil leak

front brake discs worn

sills damaged front/ rear

Fail 10 Feb 2007 54,164 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine oil leak

front brake discs worn

sills damaged front and rear

Pass 11 Feb 2006 94,875 miles

sill mouldings fitted

sills damaged

Fail 10 Feb 2006 94,830 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

sill mouldings fitted

sills damaged

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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J962 JAP is a 1993 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1993 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 110,978 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 J962 JAP, 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 33 years old, this Subaru Impreza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J962 JAP registered?

J962 JAP is a 1993 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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