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EK51 RCO

2001 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

132,913 mi
Last recorded132,913 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 RCO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2019 132,913 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 131,741 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 131,411 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 129,310 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 122,095 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 122,095 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 115,636 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine managment light on

slight freeplay n/s/r wheel hub

Pass 13 Feb 2012 115,636 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine managment light on

slight freeplay n/s/r wheel hub

Pass 14 Mar 2011 108,354 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 89,198 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 89,198 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 96,193 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 89,980 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 88,581 miles

n/s/f tyre has a very small lump on the outer sidewall.

Fail 5 Aug 2008 88,581 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre has a very small lump on the outer sidewall.

Pass 23 Apr 2008 87,697 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 87,697 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 80,674 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 67,723 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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EK51 RCO is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EK51 RCO, 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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EK51 RCO is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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