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BN51 URD

2001 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

202,555 mi
Last recorded202,555 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2018 202,555 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 198,476 miles

Offside Front slight corrosion chassis frame

Pass 21 Oct 2016 192,895 miles

Nearside Rear slight damage tyre wall

Fail 17 Oct 2016 192,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filerl neck ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre inner sidewall deep splits unable to see any cords

nearside tyre sidewall damage no cords showing at time of test

Fail 8 Oct 2016 192,832 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Steering locking device missing cotter pin missing from lower balljoint (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end cotter pin missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filerl neck ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre inner sidewall deep splits unable to see any cords

nearside tyre sidewall damage no cords showing at time of test

Pass 28 Sep 2015 187,513 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 187,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 114,290 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 114,290 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 107,434 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front tyres different aspect ratio to the rears recomend to stay the same as four wheel drive

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

battery has slight movement but is still secure

nearside front tyre small cuts inner sidewall but no cords visible

Pass 7 Aug 2012 97,895 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 97,434 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 85,634 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 75,309 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

Fail 17 Jun 2010 75,309 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Front brake discs worn

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 71,832 miles

Nearside front tyre close to limit (1.6mm)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 65,977 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 60,070 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 57,499 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 50,239 miles

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

front brake pads half worn

screw in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 28 Feb 2006 50,239 miles

front brake pads half worn

screw in offside rear tyre tread

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 URD is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BN51 URD, 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 URD is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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