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GU51 JWV

2001 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

104,288 mi
Last recorded104,288 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 JWV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 104,288 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 98,260 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside parking brake lazy

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 98,260 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside parking brake lazy

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 98,256 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible BOTH/ HID kit (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Non-obligatory stop lamp upto 1/2 not woking

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 95,287 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

no engine oil

Fail 29 Nov 2019 95,286 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

no engine oil

Pass 30 Nov 2018 89,705 miles

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

Front no plate damage

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rubbing noises

Fail 28 Nov 2018 89,705 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front no plate damage

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rubbing noises

Pass 28 Nov 2017 82,249 miles

Front suspension mountain cracking

no plate damage

Fail 22 Nov 2017 82,230 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 4 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front suspension mountain cracking

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

no plate damage

Pass 18 Nov 2016 74,945 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 74,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 69,334 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 62,017 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 55,227 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 46,625 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 43,893 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 43,892 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 41,602 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 39,155 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 36,674 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 34,635 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 29,372 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 25,771 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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 JWV is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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