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EY51 WLZ

2001 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

280,911 mi
Last recorded280,911 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2020 280,911 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 266,697 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine light on

Fail 9 Apr 2019 266,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine light on

Pass 1 May 2018 254,633 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre low on edge

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

Nearside Rear tyre low on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

engine light on

Pass 3 Oct 2017 247,375 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 234,874 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 234,874 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres low on edge

Pass 30 Sep 2015 220,086 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 207,202 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 192,071 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 175,433 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 159,015 miles

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

both front tyres scrubbed on edge

Pass 4 Oct 2010 140,695 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 126,538 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 109,659 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 92,386 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 92,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 75,093 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 WLZ is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WLZ, 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 WLZ is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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