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DG51 FOV

2001 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,889 mi
Last recorded85,889 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 FOV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 85,889 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 81,426 miles

Central Rear Upper Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt webbing (5.2.2a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment and slight noise from area (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear handbrake not operating as good as n/s/r

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded at juntion piece o/s/r front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Rear suspension bushes slightly soft rear trail arms and torque extension tube

difficulty going through fast idle emissions test

oil leak at oil filter area and n/s/f camshafts area

slight noise at engine

Pass 7 Jan 2016 65,990 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 65,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 59,006 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 59,371 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 59,134 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 35,621 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 79,376 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2005 71,002 miles

Minor chips in screen. †O/S/F wiper ripped at end. †N/S/R tyre valve starting to perish.

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 FOV is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FOV, 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 FOV registered?

DG51 FOV is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 November 2001.

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