MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,271 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL/ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake inadequately mounted PADS INSECURE (1.1.21 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL/ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements NOT FITTTED TO FRONT (0.1 (d))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
EML ON
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced RADIATOR MOUNT (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
no rear seats fitted
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
no rear seats fitted
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket and mounting rubber broken. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected upper suspension strut mounting P/A exesively corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected forward ,lower axle location arm mounting exesively corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Boot lid component corroded but not likely to cause injury corrosion to locking mechagnism mounting/advised to repair. (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive forward mounting of axle location rod P/A SLIGHTLY CORRODED. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 4 x pipes at junction device,. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear bumper upper and lower mountings corroded/advised to repair.
fuel filler guard insecure.
lower air filter mounting bolts missing
n/s/r/and o/s/r mounting area of rear sub-frame slightly corroded.
o/s/f outer sill/jacking point /inner sill slightly corroded and deformed.
o/s/r crossmember mounting bush area/inner sill slightly corroded.
source of noise/knock from front suspension not located.
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Offside Rear body damaged
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Offside Rear body damaged
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear shocks slightly damp with oil
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
gouge on off side front tyre outer side wall been glued
plastic outer sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
gouge on off side front tyre outer side wall been glued
plastic outer sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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J222 MHW is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 J222 MHW, 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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J222 MHW is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 June 2001.
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