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P607 LJM

1997 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

146,713 mi
Last recorded146,713 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP607 LJM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 146,713 miles

car converted to rally car

Pass 10 Jul 2024 146,713 miles

converted to rally car

Pass 31 Mar 2023 146,713 miles

rally car

Pass 22 Oct 2021 146,713 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 146,713 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 146,713 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 146,713 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 146,713 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 146,713 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 146,569 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 1 May 2015 146,569 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 146,569 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 146,569 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 27 Nov 2012 143,900 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 143,900 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 141,231 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 136,860 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Slight damage to nearside front and offside front tyre outer walls

Slight dampness to power steering rack

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 20 Apr 2010 124,810 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 110,452 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 99,894 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 91,117 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 88,275 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 88,265 miles

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

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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P607 LJM is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 P607 LJM, 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 P607 LJM registered?

P607 LJM is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 April 1997.

Is P607 LJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P607 LJM shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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