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GY51 GBE

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

154,500 mi
Last recorded154,500 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 GBE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2015 154,500 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 153,122 miles

Both rear tyre are wearing on shoulders

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery has some movement but not deemed insecure

nearsdie rear shock absorber has a light misting of oil

nearside front body mount component has corrosion, but not effecting vehicle structure,steering or suspension.

nearside front tyre has damage to side wall but not exposing chords or ply

offside front tyre has damage to side wall but not exposing chords or ply

offside rear tyre has damage to side wall but not exposing chords or ply

rear registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Fail 5 Dec 2014 153,122 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both rear tyre are wearing on shoulders

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery has some movement but not deemed insecure

nearsdie rear shock absorber has a light misting of oil

nearside front body mount component has corrosion, but not effecting vehicle structure,steering or suspension.

nearside front tyre has damage to side wall but not exposing chords or ply

offside front tyre has damage to side wall but not exposing chords or ply

offside rear tyre has damage to side wall but not exposing chords or ply

rear registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 13 Nov 2013 145,545 miles

front number plate starting to delaminate

rear number plate cracked

Fail 8 Nov 2013 145,545 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front number plate starting to delaminate

rear number plate cracked

Pass 9 Nov 2012 136,903 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 123,788 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorated, rear plate split

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2010 111,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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)

both rear tyres splits inner tyre wall

Pass 5 Nov 2010 111,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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)

both rear tyres splits inner tyre wall

Pass 13 Nov 2009 100,597 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 89,542 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 79,036 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 67,723 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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GY51 GBE is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GY51 GBE, 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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GY51 GBE is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 December 2001.

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