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GV51 TFJ

2001 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

168,189 mi
Last recorded168,189 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 TFJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 168,189 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 155,324 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 16 Apr 2012 155,319 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Apr 2011 141,090 miles

slight brake bind both rear wheels

Fail 6 Apr 2011 140,934 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight brake bind both rear wheels

Pass 16 Mar 2010 130,736 miles

both headlight lenses poor condition starting to affect beam immage

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 11 Mar 2010 130,579 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both headlight lenses poor condition starting to affect beam immage

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 4 Mar 2009 119,106 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 119,095 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres worn low

engine management light on

Pass 24 Jan 2008 99,843 miles

Front tyres are worn at edges.

Rear brake pads appear low

Sills are covered full exam not posible.

Fail 24 Jan 2008 99,843 miles

Front tyres are worn at edges.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake pads appear low

Sills are covered full exam not posible.

Pass 14 Feb 2007 82,276 miles

engine management light on

slight cut in n/s/r tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 19 Dec 2006 81,750 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

advise n/s/r tyre has chunks taken out of side wall but not down to cord

Pass 3 Jan 2006 68,845 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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GV51 TFJ is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GV51 TFJ, 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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GV51 TFJ is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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