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DG51 FLJ

2001 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

197,640 mi
Last recorded197,640 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 FLJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2015 197,640 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 197,640 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 173,895 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 173,704 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 149,866 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 149,866 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 127,078 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 127,078 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 102,671 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 98,875 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2010 98,875 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 88,000 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 80,000 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 72,201 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 64,076 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 50,642 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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DG51 FLJ is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FLJ, 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 FLJ registered?

DG51 FLJ is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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