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FB51 GHD

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,168 mi
Last recorded95,168 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB51 GHD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 95,168 miles

both front McPherson struts heavily corroded

both offside tyres low on pressure

engine fault light is on

metal brake pipes corroded in places

Fail 16 Mar 2016 95,142 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both front McPherson struts heavily corroded

both offside tyres low on pressure

engine fault light is on

metal brake pipes corroded in places

Pass 25 Mar 2015 87,145 miles

front brake pads low

offside front tyre close to legal limit

offside headlight on upper limit

offside rear shocker leaking

offside rear tyre heavily perished and split

offside wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 17 Mar 2014 75,524 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 74,021 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Nov 2013 74,021 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 68,928 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 68,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear brake discs starting to corrode and pitt surfaces

Pass 9 Nov 2011 65,908 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 63,048 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2010 63,048 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 60,091 miles

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

n/s wiper small split

Fail 30 Oct 2009 60,083 miles

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 56,919 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 54,731 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 51,175 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 48,309 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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FB51 GHD is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FB51 GHD, 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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FB51 GHD is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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