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DG51 DLG

2001 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,796 mi
Last recorded136,796 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 DLG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 136,796 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel nearing limit (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed nearside & offside poorly supported (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 136,786 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel nearing limit (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed nearside & offside poorly supported (3.6.B.4d)

Rear nearside & offside poorly fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside & offside

Pass 5 Jan 2017 130,052 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2016 124,004 miles

Front front subframe starting to corrode along its length

Pass 7 Jan 2015 118,770 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 118,732 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 Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 109,028 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 109,028 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 104,378 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 104,378 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 100,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 92,392 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 79,427 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 79,427 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 73,441 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 65,818 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 57,172 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DG51 DLG is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DG51 DLG, 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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What year was DG51 DLG registered?

DG51 DLG is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 December 2001.

Is DG51 DLG safe to buy?

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