MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,674 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Both rear under arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Both rear under arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension locking device missing ball joint split pin (5.3.6 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill backing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch to sill backing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front road wheel damaged
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
under body area is under sealed and difficult to inspect
Sill covers fitted
Undertrays fitted
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
slight sticking of front brakes requires attention
n/s & o/s front drive shaft inner gaitors are split require replacing
n/s & o/s rear tyres are worn on inside edge of tread
o/s front brake is binding
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
n/s & o/s front drive shaft inner gaitors are split require replacing
n/s & o/s rear tyres are worn on inside edge of tread
o/s front brake is binding
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
excessive travel in hand brake
excessive travel in hand brake
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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X997 JAU is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 X997 JAU, 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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X997 JAU is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2000.
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