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BN51 URT

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

132,072 mi
Last recorded132,072 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 URT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 132,072 miles

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))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 132,071 miles

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))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 131,740 miles

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 ()

Fail 9 Apr 2018 131,731 miles

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 ()

Pass 4 Apr 2017 130,487 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 130,077 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 129,708 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 120,552 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 120,532 miles

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)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 109,794 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 104,781 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 99,168 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Nov 2010 99,168 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 98,621 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 17 Jan 2009 86,352 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 86,352 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 78,028 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 71,384 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 65,653 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 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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