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S98 JGP

2000 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

77,023 mi
Last recorded77,023 miles
Recorded on14 May 2020
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS98 JGP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2020 77,023 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 75,016 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has slight bulging on inside tyre wall

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (3.7.B.3)

Side windows slightly tinted

Wiper marks on front screen

Pass 11 Apr 2016 72,565 miles

Side windows tinted

Slight play in n/s inner rack end

Wiper marks in front screen

Fail 30 Mar 2016 72,492 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Side windows tinted

Slight play in n/s inner rack end

Wiper marks in front screen

Pass 9 Apr 2015 70,001 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

side windows tinted

wiper marks on windscreen

Fail 30 Mar 2015 69,929 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

side windows tinted

wiper marks on windscreen

Pass 10 Apr 2014 64,107 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Side windows tinted

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 63,973 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted

Pass 9 Apr 2013 59,173 miles

Front windows tinted

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 58,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Front windows tinted

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 55,054 miles

n/s front tyre has lump out of outer wall

Fail 30 Mar 2012 54,973 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

n/s front tyre has lump out of outer wall

Pass 30 Apr 2011 50,870 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 49,005 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 45,530 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 41,195 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 38,125 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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S98 JGP is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2000 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 90,155 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 S98 JGP, 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 26 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S98 JGP registered?

S98 JGP is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 February 2000.

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