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BN51 UPY

2001 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

144,236 mi
Last recorded144,236 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 UPY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 144,236 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 143,728 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 143,149 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 142,167 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 134,894 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 126,632 miles

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

both o/s tyres inner walls cracking/splitting

both rears sills damaged and corroding

no plate lights dim/dirty

o/s/r inner front arch corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2017 124,401 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 117,387 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 117,387 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 106,835 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 91,508 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 90,819 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)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 90,768 miles

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

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 6 Dec 2012 84,811 miles

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

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

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2012 84,809 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2011 78,348 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 71,743 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2010 71,743 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 65,317 miles

temparary cap fitted to clutch reservoir

Pass 28 Nov 2008 54,815 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 54,699 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 48,062 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 46,886 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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BN51 UPY is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 BN51 UPY, 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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BN51 UPY is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is BN51 UPY safe to buy?

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