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FE51 WYH

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,630 mi
Last recorded168,630 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 WYH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 168,630 miles

Nearside Rear corrosion jacking point

Offside Rear corrosion jacking point

Fail 4 Nov 2019 168,632 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre And Rear Joins. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Both Hoses, Insecure.

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner Perished. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205.50.16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Inner Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Inner Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 168,617 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front brake hose securing bolt loose

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret corroded shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake hose insecure

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret corroded shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 168,616 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front brake hose securing bolt loose

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret corroded shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake hose insecure

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret corroded shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 168,604 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front brake hose securing bolt loose

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers weak operation

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret corroded shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake hose insecure

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret corroded shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 165,759 miles

Both tires worn inner edge, not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Engine management light indicates fault, further inspection required

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Feb 2018 165,759 miles

Both tires worn inner edge, not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Engine management light indicates fault, further inspection required

Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim BOTH (4.1.D.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Feb 2016 163,642 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 163,642 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 154,952 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 154,952 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

tempoary fuel cap fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2013 139,720 miles

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

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)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 133,613 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 120,129 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 108,034 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 94,885 miles

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 14 Jul 2008 82,846 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 67,129 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 50,122 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 50,122 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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FE51 WYH is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FE51 WYH, 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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FE51 WYH is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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