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AK51 HMJ

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,783 mi
Last recorded75,783 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 HMJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 75,783 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2017 75,657 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 28 Jun 2016 66,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 59,999 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2015 59,999 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 58,832 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 54,918 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2013 54,918 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2009 53,696 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 49,855 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 44,447 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 44,447 miles

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

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

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 HMJ is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HMJ, 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 HMJ is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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