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GU51 JVV

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,680 mi
Last recorded127,680 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 JVV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 127,680 miles

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

handbrake performance only just met requirements

Pass 1 Apr 2015 125,050 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 122,092 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 109,734 miles

Both rear tyres inner tread worn low.

Engine management light on.

Front brake discs inner faces slight corrosion.

Front brake pads low.

Offside rear brake low effort.

Fail 15 Apr 2013 109,734 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both rear tyres inner tread worn low.

Engine management light on.

Front brake discs inner faces slight corrosion.

Front brake pads low.

Offside rear brake low effort.

Pass 26 Jan 2012 93,734 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 93,734 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre splitting on inner side wall

Pass 12 Jan 2011 82,830 miles

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 73,145 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010 73,111 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 66,860 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 May 2008 61,190 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 55,009 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 55,009 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 47,853 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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GU51 JVV is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GU51 JVV, 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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GU51 JVV is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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