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SH51 HJC

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

98,086 mi
Last recorded98,086 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH51 HJC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 98,086 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 95,726 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 93,072 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 90,348 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 87,941 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 85,275 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 82,207 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 78,312 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 78,308 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 May 2016 72,486 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 70,052 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 70,044 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 69,896 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2011 66,809 miles

under carrage cover fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2010 61,199 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 57,634 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 53,305 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 51,309 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 45,568 miles

both front tyers worn on inner and outter edges

Pass 16 Sep 2005 38,857 miles

front brake discs have a wear ridge to both. †performance footbrake at 20 mph .75%. †handbrake at 20 mph 30%.

replaced n/s plate bulb.hb501

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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SH51 HJC is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2001 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 85,841 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 SH51 HJC, 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 25 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SH51 HJC registered?

SH51 HJC is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 December 2001.

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