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C4 PSL

2001 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,362 mi
Last recorded64,362 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 PSL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2011 64,362 miles

Front bumper insecure

evidence of accident damage

front headlamp unit insecure ( clips broken )

parts of the chasis corroded

when main beam is operated dip beam switches off ( seperate lights )

Fail 10 Feb 2011 64,361 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Front bumper insecure

evidence of accident damage

front headlamp unit insecure ( clips broken )

parts of the chasis corroded

when main beam is operated dip beam switches off ( seperate lights )

Fail 14 Oct 2010 64,273 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Evidence of accident damage

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

exhaust has been modified

front brakes slightly binding

o/s front to rear sill slightly corroded

headlamp unit n/s/front & o/s/front insecure

Pass 8 Sep 2008 49,840 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 37,405 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 32,262 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 28,121 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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C4 PSL is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 C4 PSL, 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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C4 PSL is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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