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EY51 WLW

2001 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

222,185 mi
Last recorded222,185 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 WLW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2017 222,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc axle drive coupling fouling exhaust (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush at body mounting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc retaining clip missing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Steering system fouling steering u/joint under bonnet fouling electrical connector (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden heavy knock when going over bump (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush at body mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Central Rear Outer boot lid high level brake light not working pass and advise because has been disconected

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

Nearside Front Outer Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 220,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

minor oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2016 220,672 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened section (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all four brake flexible hoses insecure

minor oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2015 212,156 miles

all break pipes greased up

Pass 18 Jul 2014 203,852 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both head lamps deteated

slight blow center and rear box joint

slight engine oil leak

slight gearbox leak

Pass 12 Jul 2013 198,096 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust noisey

Fail 10 Jul 2013 198,043 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust noisey

Pass 18 Jul 2012 182,688 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 171,223 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 22 May 2010 155,396 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 140,432 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 140,427 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 30 May 2008 131,156 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 131,156 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 114,415 miles

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

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 WLW is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EY51 WLW, 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 WLW is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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