MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,072 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak ()
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak ()
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Air conditioning drive belt starting to crack
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Minor damage to rear ends of front lower subframe (jacking marks)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
O/s/f headlight at lower limit of beam alignment
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Slight exhaust blow from header / up-pipe area
Slight play evident in both rear anti roll bar drop links
Slightly reduced efficiency of o/s/r shock absorber
Air conditioning drive belt starting to crack
Minor damage to rear ends of front lower subframe (jacking marks)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
O/s/f headlight at lower limit of beam alignment
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Slight exhaust blow from header / up-pipe area
Slight play evident in both rear anti roll bar drop links
Slightly reduced efficiency of o/s/r shock absorber
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BN51 URT is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 URT, 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 URT is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 October 2001.
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