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JHZ 9990

1997 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

118,129 mi
Last recorded118,129 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHZ 9990
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 118,129 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 116,648 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 113,743 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Mar 2021 112,704 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 110,275 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement differential mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement differential mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

play in steering rack ends

Pass 28 Jul 2018 108,559 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 105,567 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 105,567 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 100,157 miles

n/s/r shock weeping close to excess

n/s/r wheel rim distorted NOT to excess

o/s/f tyre perishing

o/s/r door wont open from inside the vehicle

slight vertical play in n/s/r wheel bearing close to excess

slight vetical play in o/s/r wheel bearing

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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JHZ 9990 is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 JHZ 9990, 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 JHZ 9990 registered?

JHZ 9990 is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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The MOT history for JHZ 9990 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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