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AE51 VLL

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

121,562 mi
Last recorded121,562 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 VLL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 121,562 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 121,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2017 121,048 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Apr 2017 121,045 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Nov 2015 118,464 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2014 112,119 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2013 106,462 miles

large travel on hand brake

Pass 13 Oct 2012 100,265 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 93,840 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 85,260 miles

Both rear brake back plates deteriorating

Handbrake has long travel

Nearside front indicator slightly discoloured

Pass 21 Oct 2009 82,699 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 77,712 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all 4 tyres are ON wear limit

Pass 31 Oct 2007 72,640 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 61,960 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 49,160 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 49,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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AE51 VLL is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AE51 VLL, 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 AE51 VLL registered?

AE51 VLL is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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