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DW51 MAC

2001 Subaru Impreza

Purple Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,351 mi
Last recorded81,351 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW51 MAC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 81,351 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 11 Feb 2022 81,218 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 81,197 miles

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 80,892 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 80,892 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 80,526 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 80,525 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 80,458 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 80,458 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crosser (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 80,431 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 80,416 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 73,849 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 72,190 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 72,190 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 63,887 miles

Battery insecure

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

abs unit insecure

Fail 3 Apr 2009 63,884 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Battery insecure

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

abs unit insecure

Pass 11 Apr 2008 57,450 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 57,450 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 41,991 miles

Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2006

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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DW51 MAC is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Purple with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DW51 MAC, 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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DW51 MAC is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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