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B5 DJJ

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,606 mi
Last recorded132,606 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 DJJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2013 132,606 miles

Advanced corrosion to rear hose ferules

Both headlamps very poor quality, patterns appear to be Euro flat beam, not usual for this model

Corrosion to rear exhaust mountings

General corrosion to subframes and components

Plastic arch liners and sill covers preventing full examination

Seperate switch operating position lights

Service brake low effort for model

Some uneven wear to front tyres

Fail 25 Mar 2013 132,605 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Advanced corrosion to rear hose ferules

Corrosion to rear exhaust mountings

General corrosion to subframes and components

Plastic arch liners and sill covers preventing full examination

Seperate switch operating position lights

Service brake low effort for model

Some uneven wear to front tyres

Pass 5 Apr 2012 124,030 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly mis-shaped

Fail 2 Apr 2012 124,027 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly mis-shaped

Fail 7 Apr 2011 113,947 miles

Battery insecure

Brake discs generally worn and corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear lights do not illuminate when facialights and headlamps are illuminated.

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 113,947 miles

Battery insecure

Brake discs generally worn and corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear lights do not illuminate when facialights and headlamps are illuminated.

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 107,106 miles

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

Offside headlamp slightly loose.

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 107,106 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside headlamp slightly loose.

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2009 100,357 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 100,357 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 100,329 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Aug 2007 87,719 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 87,719 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 80,313 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 80,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 64,256 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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B5 DJJ 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 50%.

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 B5 DJJ, 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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B5 DJJ is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 January 2001.

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