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BN51 URF

2001 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

140,330 mi
Last recorded140,330 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 URF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 140,330 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rackend (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

outer sills not inspected due to sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2021 140,330 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rackend (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rackend (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

outer sills not inspected due to sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2019 131,155 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

both reararches slightly corroded

general underbody corrosion

Fail 26 May 2017 131,153 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 141,483 miles

Offside Front Inner steering arm slight play

Fail 16 Apr 2016 141,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner steering arm slight play

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 132,470 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

only 2 seat belts in rear

Fail 18 Apr 2015 132,470 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

only 2 seat belts in rear

Pass 21 Jan 2014 125,508 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 125,506 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 104,424 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 104,424 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 102,643 miles

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

indicators flashing at upper limit rate.

Pass 15 Jul 2010 97,615 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 80,930 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 80,930 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 74,139 miles

both rear tyres worn low

Pass 2 Jul 2007 65,083 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 61,652 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 49,290 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 URF is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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