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A26 SUB

2001 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

130,624 mi
Last recorded130,624 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 SUB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 130,624 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 120,789 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 115,217 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 108,109 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 102,474 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 101,357 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 100,034 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 96,323 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 95,169 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 91,391 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 91,385 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 84,936 miles

Nearside Front tyre just starting to wear on the inside edge

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has very slight roughness when rotated

Pass 2 Jan 2015 74,402 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 65,315 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge and cracking.

Pass 4 Jan 2013 59,692 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 55,153 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 51,320 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 49,356 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 45,107 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 39,314 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 33,391 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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A26 SUB is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 A26 SUB, 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 A26 SUB registered?

A26 SUB is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 January 2001.

Is A26 SUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A26 SUB shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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