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FM51 VWP

2001 Subaru Impreza

Yellow Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,480 mi
Last recorded128,480 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 VWP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 128,480 miles

Both rear wheel arch corroded

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both front inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Under body components corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2018 128,441 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

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

under vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2017 121,450 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 117,339 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 105,538 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 102,004 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 96,816 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 96,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 82,664 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 82,581 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 73,927 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 73,896 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 Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 64,314 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 15 Nov 2008 61,488 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 53,388 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 46,557 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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FM51 VWP is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Yellow with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FM51 VWP, 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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FM51 VWP is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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