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DA51 OYW

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

125,597 mi
Last recorded125,597 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 OYW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 125,597 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

brake pedal rubber split

Pass 10 Jul 2017 120,225 miles

Exhaust noisy non standard exhaust fitted at time of test (7.1.4)

general underbody rusting

Pass 17 Jun 2016 113,487 miles

All brake pads friction material less than or equal to backing plate

Both headlight lenses faded but not reducing light output

Both macferson strut top bushes perishing

Corrosion to exhaust

Corrosion to front shocks

Corrosion to front springs

Corrosion to rear suspension arms

Corrosion to rear/centre sub frame

Cracks in auxiliary belt

Front tyres on 3mm

Items removed from driver's view

Rear suspension arms forward bushes perishing

Rear tyres on 4-5mm

Slight play in inner steering arms

Fail 15 Jun 2016 113,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Corrosion to rear/centre sub frame

Cracks in auxiliary belt

Front tyres on 3mm

Items removed from driver's view

Corrosion to front springs

Corrosion to rear suspension arms

All brake pads friction material less than or equal to backing plate

Both headlight lenses faded but not reducing light output

Both macferson strut top bushes perishing

Corrosion to exhaust

Corrosion to front shocks

Rear suspension arms forward bushes perishing

Rear tyres on 4-5mm

Slight play in inner steering arms

Pass 10 Jul 2015 104,593 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic cover sills fitted not allowing full inspection

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 30 Jun 2015 104,556 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic cover sills fitted not allowing full inspection

rear brake disc scored

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 9 May 2014 90,793 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

front subframe corroded throughout

offside front tyre inner & outer sidewalls heavily damaged

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads wearing thin

rear brakes noisy/ tight

vehicle has heavy misfire under load

Fail 8 May 2014 90,793 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

front subframe corroded throughout

offside front tyre inner & outer sidewalls heavily damaged

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads wearing thin

rear brakes noisy/ tight

vehicle has heavy misfire under load

Pass 30 May 2013 90,445 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 30 May 2013 90,445 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 86,333 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 82,212 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Mar 2011 82,199 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Mar 2010 70,845 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 67,612 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 67,609 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 61,539 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 61,535 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 52,465 miles

Rear brake pads very low

front brake pads getting low

Pass 26 Jun 2006 38,648 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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DA51 OYW is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue 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 DA51 OYW, 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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DA51 OYW is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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