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HV51 HGA

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

130,291 mi
Last recorded130,291 miles
Recorded on28 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 HGA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 May 2018 130,291 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2018 130,291 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2016 121,594 miles

eml on

Fail 28 Oct 2016 121,594 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

eml on

Pass 20 Aug 2015 116,771 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2015 116,767 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2013 109,930 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 109,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 105,011 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear anti roll bar surface corroded

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

exhaust blow from centre to rear section

Fail 26 Jul 2012 105,011 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear anti roll bar surface corroded

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

exhaust blow from centre to rear section

Pass 1 Aug 2011 97,491 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight exhaust blow from centre to rear join

Slight handbrake travel

Slight play in nearside front inner steering arm ball joint

engine under tray fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2011 97,490 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight exhaust blow from centre to rear join

Slight handbrake travel

Slight play in nearside front inner steering arm ball joint

engine under tray fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2010 85,519 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 85,519 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 80,682 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres worn smooth inner edge, o/s low air.

n/s wiper poor

Fail 9 Sep 2008 77,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 77,613 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 72,207 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nsr tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2006 68,604 miles

rear discs rusted & pitted.

both front tyres badly worn inner edges, o/s nearly down to canvas

Pass 23 Aug 2005 63,490 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 63,490 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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HV51 HGA is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 HV51 HGA, 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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HV51 HGA is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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