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K396 JHJ

1992 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

113,394 mi
Last recorded113,394 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1992 Subaru Impreza108,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK396 JHJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 113,394 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 113,373 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 112,012 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 111,629 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 111,002 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 111,001 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 9 Dec 2019 110,468 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 110,020 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Oct 2017 110,020 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 105,426 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 98,600 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 93,553 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip devise is missing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parcel shelf speakers appear to have been removed

Radio has been removed

Rear Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Space saver wheel and tyre in boot

Fail 24 Sep 2012 92,532 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

1 x Nail in Off side front tyre

2 x Nails in Near side rear tyre

After market air filter and induction system fitted

Battery is insecure

Blue Strip lights fitted to under side of vehicle Both sides

Clutch pedal anti slip device is missing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

LED front side light bulbs fitted

Rear Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Space saver wheel and tyre in boot

Pass 12 Aug 2011 87,025 miles

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

front brake discs corroded/pitted on inner faces

Fail 27 Aug 2010 83,859 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 83,859 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 80,322 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 77,010 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 73,618 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 71,663 miles

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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K396 JHJ is a 1992 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1992 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 108,494 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 K396 JHJ, 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 34 years old, this Subaru Impreza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K396 JHJ is a 1992 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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