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AP51 BXN

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

143,942 mi
Last recorded143,942 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 BXN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 143,942 miles

Nearside rear parking brake needs adjustment

Slight damage to front crossmember

Pass 14 Sep 2015 137,841 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 126,188 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 115,791 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r brake disc rusty

Pass 31 Aug 2012 103,172 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 93,818 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 93,816 miles

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

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

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

both wind screen wipers split but still clear screen

engine management light on

near side rear tyre has a screw in tread area

Pass 31 Aug 2010 86,347 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 86,347 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 77,257 miles

Both front anti roll bar links worn

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Exhaust corroded and heat shield missing

Fail 25 Aug 2009 77,257 miles

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

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

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

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

Both front anti roll bar links worn

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Exhaust corroded and heat shield missing

Pass 12 Aug 2008 68,734 miles

exhaust deteriorating and heat shields loose

front suspension legs rusting

slight whine from rear axle/wheel bearing?

small chip in screen

Fail 12 Aug 2008 68,734 miles

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

engine management light stays on

exhaust deteriorating and heat shields loose

front suspension legs rusting

nearside rear tyre close to limit

slight whine from rear axle/wheel bearing?

small chip in screen

Pass 14 Aug 2007 61,406 miles

small chip in windscreen †front number plate starting to discolour †exhaust starting to deteriorate

Fail 14 Aug 2007 61,406 miles

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

small chip in windscreen †front number plate starting to discolour †exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Aug 2006 55,828 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Aug 2005 46,184 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rattle exhaust

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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AP51 BXN is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AP51 BXN, 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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AP51 BXN is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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