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BF51 LWJ

2001 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

161,412 mi
Last recorded161,412 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 LWJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 161,412 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 151,828 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 140,185 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 139,957 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 127,660 miles

both front shockers damp

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 20 Apr 2010 127,626 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both front shockers damp

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 20 Apr 2009 115,487 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 114,379 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 104,795 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 91,576 miles

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 10 Feb 2006 76,495 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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BF51 LWJ is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LWJ, 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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What year was BF51 LWJ registered?

BF51 LWJ is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 September 2001.

Is BF51 LWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF51 LWJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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