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BF51 LUB

2001 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

144,325 mi
Last recorded144,325 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 LUB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 144,325 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2015 144,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 127,930 miles

brake pipes coated in grease unable to fully inspect

Fail 9 Aug 2013 127,822 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

pedal rubbers worn

slight roughness on rear wheel bearings

Pass 29 Aug 2012 121,027 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 109,942 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 109,856 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 99,434 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 88,005 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 87,788 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear 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 20 Aug 2008 78,220 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 69,752 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 58,619 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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BF51 LUB is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BF51 LUB, 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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BF51 LUB is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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