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R912 JBA

1997 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,094 mi
Last recorded95,094 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR912 JBA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 95,094 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 94,290 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 93,890 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 93,620 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 93,411 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 92,513 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 91,597 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 90,993 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 89,302 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 89,302 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2015 86,913 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 86,869 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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R912 JBA is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R912 JBA, 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 R912 JBA registered?

R912 JBA is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 December 1997.

Is R912 JBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R912 JBA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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