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JAZ 1117

1997 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,603 mi
Last recorded128,603 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAZ 1117
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2011 128,603 miles

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

air bag light on

front discs slightly worn

Fail 8 Aug 2011 128,603 miles

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

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

air bag light on

front discs slightly worn

Pass 4 May 2010 119,328 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 119,328 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 112,592 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 112,574 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2008 107,864 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 107,864 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 101,226 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 101,226 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 89,893 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 89,893 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front number plate slight damage

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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JAZ 1117 is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 JAZ 1117, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JAZ 1117 registered?

JAZ 1117 is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 September 1997.

Is JAZ 1117 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAZ 1117 shows 12 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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