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FV51 EHZ

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

113,007 mi
Last recorded113,007 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 EHZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 113,007 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 112,989 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 109,601 miles

All four tyres wearing on inner edge

Front Headlamps image

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 109,601 miles

All four tyres wearing on inner edge

Front Headlamps image

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 105,247 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 105,203 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 98,525 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 89,218 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 81,600 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Aug 2013 81,600 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 74,894 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 74,894 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 68,255 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 68,255 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 61,988 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 61,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 89,157 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 83,028 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 72,412 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 59,481 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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FV51 EHZ 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 65%.

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 FV51 EHZ, 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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FV51 EHZ is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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