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EY51 NGV

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

114,195 mi
Last recorded114,195 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 NGV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 114,195 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 114,195 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 116,861 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 114,689 miles

both front crossmember corroded

both rear upper inner wing corroded

Pass 21 May 2015 113,363 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

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

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

ecu light on

Fail 5 May 2015 113,376 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2014 105,839 miles

Nearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2014

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

Nearside Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 103,285 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2012 97,055 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 96,952 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Dec 2010 88,296 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2010 88,256 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column shaft locking device missing (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2009 77,879 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2009 77,879 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 68,714 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 62,070 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 62,070 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 55,519 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 55,515 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 45,440 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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EY51 NGV is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 EY51 NGV, 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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EY51 NGV is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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