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DG51 FPC

2001 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,943 mi
Last recorded117,943 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 117,943 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damaged

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear (2.4.G.2)

all doors cannot be opened with auto lock system on

nearside front tyre worn on both edges and sidewall cracking

smell of gas

Fail 1 Aug 2017 117,849 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 emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported fouling bracket - marked with chalk (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damaged

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear (2.4.G.2)

all doors cannot be opened with auto lock system on

engine management light on

nearside front tyre worn on both edges and sidewall cracking

smell of gas

Fail 30 Jun 2017 117,314 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded junction at rear into floor (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened both sides front (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to junction at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear (2.4.G.2)

all doors cannot be opened when auto lock system on

engine management light on

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

smell of gas

Pass 11 Apr 2016 109,663 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases offside manifold - smell of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

splits in offside rear tyre inner sidewall

Fail 11 Apr 2016 109,663 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases offside manifold - smell of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

splits in offside rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 16 Mar 2015 101,868 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 94,953 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 88,079 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 88,079 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 80,855 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 80,855 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre splitting inner and outer edges

Pass 11 Feb 2011 73,061 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 72,815 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 65,992 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 65,205 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 59,214 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 53,022 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 47,501 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 FPC is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FPC, 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 FPC registered?

DG51 FPC is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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