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FP51 LCA

2001 Subaru Impreza GX AWD

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

111,899 mi
Last recorded111,899 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza GX AWD86,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 LCA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza GX AWD
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 111,899 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 111,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake pads wearing thin, discs corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2016 111,220 miles

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

Front Number plate damaged

Fail 21 Sep 2016 111,218 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Number plate damaged

Offside Front 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 25 Sep 2015 98,605 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 98,602 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 93,891 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 4 Oct 2013 91,248 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

mil light illuminated

Pass 25 Oct 2011 89,902 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2011 89,899 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both rear brake discs corroded

both rear tyres bald on inside

Pass 12 Oct 2010 87,689 miles

both rear and n/s front brake discs slightly pitted

both rear tyres worn slightly more on inside

Fail 12 Oct 2010 87,487 miles

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

both rear and n/s front brake discs slightly pitted

both rear tyres worn slightly more on inside

Pass 15 Oct 2009 81,947 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s front brake sticking slightly

Pass 13 Oct 2008 72,246 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s rear tyre worn slightly uneven on inside

rear number plate deteriorated slightly

Fail 13 Oct 2008 72,244 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s rear tyre worn slightly uneven on inside

rear number plate deteriorated slightly

Pass 23 Oct 2007 62,712 miles

2 front and n/s rear tyres down to 3mm

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear number plate deteriorated slighty

Fail 23 Oct 2007 62,710 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

2 front and n/s rear tyres down to 3mm

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear number plate deteriorated slighty

Pass 15 May 2006 44,812 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza GX AWD?

Based on 3,595 MOT tests across 290 vehicles.

72.4%
Pass Rate
6,756
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
290
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 172
position lamp(s) not working 125
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 105
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 93
Registration plate lamp not working 85
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FP51 LCA is a 2001 Subaru Impreza GX AWD in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2001 Subaru Impreza GX AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 86,095 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 GX AWD fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 172 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FP51 LCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza GX AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Subaru Impreza GX AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FP51 LCA is a 2001 Subaru Impreza GX AWD, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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