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HV51 HHC

2001 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

151,703 mi
Last recorded151,703 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 HHC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 151,703 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 149,336 miles

Both front and rear bumper slight insecure

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 142,818 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 133,334 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Body wing slight corrosion

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 124,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 113,690 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on suspension components front and rear and along both sills

Pass 4 Jun 2019 105,493 miles

plastic covers fitted underside

light corrosion on suspension components

Pass 20 Dec 2018 104,379 miles

all springs are corroded

both front shocks are corroded

corrosion on some components on under side of vehicle

front tyres are wearing on edges

nearside rear inner wheel arch is corroded

rear brake pads are low

rear diff has a oil leak

rear sub-frame bushes are deterioating

rear sub-frame is corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2018 104,266 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all springs are corroded

both front shocks are corroded

corrosion on some components on under side of vehicle

front tyres are wearing on edges

nearside rear inner wheel arch is corroded

rear brake pads are low

rear diff has a oil leak

rear sub-frame bushes are deterioating

rear sub-frame is corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2017 100,322 miles

brake pedal fluctuating under decelerometer test

rear brake pads low

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Dec 2016 93,550 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 87,485 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 80,866 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2014 80,866 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 75,228 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 75,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 69,874 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 69,874 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 65,882 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 61,526 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn.

Pass 12 Aug 2009 56,366 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 52,349 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 44,859 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 40,136 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 35,952 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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HV51 HHC is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 HV51 HHC, 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 HHC is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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