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H18 RLB

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,999 mi
Last recorded89,999 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH18 RLB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 89,999 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 89,997 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 89,889 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 14 Apr 2018 89,888 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute all (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint loose (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 86,150 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 86,147 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 83,788 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 83,788 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

engine mounts have play

Pass 8 Jan 2008 80,811 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 80,811 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 74,868 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 74,736 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

brakes tested by tapley meter

Pass 7 Dec 2005 69,462 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 69,462 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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H18 RLB is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue 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 H18 RLB, 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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H18 RLB is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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