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FN51 WVH

2001 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

140,127 mi
Last recorded140,127 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 WVH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2018 140,127 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps inner sill (4.7.2 (a))

Fail 2 May 2018 140,110 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing Split pin track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner/ outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2017 132,248 miles

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

all suspension joints corroded

exhaust system corroded

front & rear cross member starting to corrode

slight oil leak from engine

slight play in steering rack

under floor chassis starting to corrode

Pass 29 Apr 2016 125,585 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 117,625 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 113,008 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 113,008 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 108,989 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 108,989 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 105,608 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 101,454 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 101,375 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 96,998 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 85,950 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 74,177 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 74,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 59,704 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 58,924 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 49,591 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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FN51 WVH is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FN51 WVH, 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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FN51 WVH is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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