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AK51 HMH

2001 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

145,144 mi
Last recorded145,144 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 HMH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2014 145,144 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 145,137 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 136,147 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 136,133 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 128,213 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2012 128,213 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2011 120,708 miles

Slight exhaust leak at manifold

Both rear chassis legs showing corrosion

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Prop shaft component defective

Fail 8 Sep 2011 120,708 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Propshaft component defective

both rear brake hose ferrules showing corrosion

both rear chassis showing corrosion

both rear trailing arm bushes cracked

exhaust leak at manifold

fuel pipes showing corrosion

oil leak around engine

Pass 7 Aug 2010 115,038 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Aug 2010 115,038 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 112,459 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 112,459 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2008 120,034 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 108,234 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 113,491 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 105,570 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 92,704 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 92,529 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear shock/absorbers damp @ gland n/s/r tyre cut@ sidewall but not down to cords

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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AK51 HMH is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 AK51 HMH, 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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AK51 HMH is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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