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FH51 ZMY

2001 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,388 mi
Last recorded121,388 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 ZMY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 121,388 miles

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

engine warning light on

Fail 8 Nov 2016 121,380 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine warning light on

Pass 27 Oct 2015 110,328 miles

Front tyres worn on outside edges

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 110,328 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To junction box (3.6.B.2c)

Front tyres worn on outside edges

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 102,195 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 102,133 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 95,590 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 86,932 miles

Engine warning lamp on.

Fail 19 Oct 2012 86,932 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Engine warning lamp on.

Pass 4 Nov 2011 83,829 miles

Brake pipes front to rear corroded.

Engine warning lamp on.

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 78,271 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s wiper blade worn

Pass 10 Nov 2009 75,810 miles

advise n/s wiper

Pass 3 Sep 2008 70,432 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 60,525 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 40,870 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 40,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front 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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FH51 ZMY is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 FH51 ZMY, 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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FH51 ZMY is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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