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J500 BRU

1995 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,117 mi
Last recorded128,117 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Subaru Impreza106,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 BRU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 128,117 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 127,359 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 127,042 miles

Corrosion to jacking points

Offside Front Damage to jacking point

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Radiator support panel corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2018 125,838 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 125,825 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working on constantly (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine oil leak close to excess

Pass 8 Sep 2007 117,702 miles

Front and rear anti-roll bar drop links, appear to be starting to debond

Rear anti-roll bar corroded

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Rear fog lamp tell tale light and switch illumination light working opposite way round

Pass 20 Sep 2006 109,287 miles

Front and rear anti-roll bar drop link bushes perished

Nearside rear bumper fixings loose

Rear fog lamp switch tell tale and switch illumination lights operating wrong way round

Slight rattle from underneath vehicle possibly from exhaust

Fail 12 Sep 2006 109,036 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Both front anti roll bar drop links bushes starting to debond

Both rear anti roll bar drop links bushes starting to debond

Front wipers smeary

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear bumper fixings loose

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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J500 BRU is a 1995 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1995 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 106,883 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 J500 BRU, 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 31 years old, this Subaru Impreza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J500 BRU is a 1995 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 August 1995.

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