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S970 JJM

1998 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,019 mi
Last recorded118,019 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza100,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS970 JJM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 118,019 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 118,019 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 115,978 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 114,340 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Oct 2017 114,339 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Sep 2016 109,440 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 109,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 104,023 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 101,123 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 98,123 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 96,977 miles

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 14 Oct 2009 95,211 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 95,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 90,534 miles

near side front head light aim

Fail 10 Oct 2007 88,330 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 88,330 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 85,248 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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S970 JJM is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 100,015 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 S970 JJM, 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 28 years old, this Subaru Impreza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S970 JJM registered?

S970 JJM is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 September 1998.

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