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C27 STE

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,458 mi
Last recorded135,458 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC27 STE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 135,458 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 133,209 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2024 133,092 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 123,856 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 112,140 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 112,105 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 112,052 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 102,717 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 102,706 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2019 97,739 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 96,017 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 92,091 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perished on tread

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre perished on tread

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 92,084 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre perished on tread

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre perished on tread

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 90,142 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Jun 2016 90,142 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 88,406 miles

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

brakes soft

idle low

n/s/r shock corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2014 84,323 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 81,109 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 81,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 77,956 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 71,053 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted to underside of veichle

Fail 9 Mar 2011 70,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn and corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted to underside of veichle

Pass 8 Apr 2010 60,562 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 44,171 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 37,376 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 35,887 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 32,802 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 29,058 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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C27 STE is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C27 STE, 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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C27 STE is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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