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P602 JMS

1997 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,925 mi
Last recorded104,925 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP602 JMS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 104,925 miles
Pass 6 May 2020
Fail 4 Jun 2019 98,639 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 98,510 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 97,197 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 94,024 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 88,826 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 85,118 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 80,362 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 71,500 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 71,488 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2011 64,685 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 64,685 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 49,982 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 49,982 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 61,944 miles

all tyres are perished on tread

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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P602 JMS is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P602 JMS, 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 P602 JMS registered?

P602 JMS is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P602 JMS safe to buy?

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