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J33 DDG

2001 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,762 mi
Last recorded115,762 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ33 DDG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 115,762 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front and offside front wheel arches modified

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 141,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 135,387 miles

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 128,705 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 125,595 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 124,105 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2021 124,105 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 119,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 119,043 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 112,666 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 107,644 miles

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)

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2018 107,636 miles

Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim both sides (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 13 May 2017 107,057 miles

coil spring corroded all front and rear corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear subframes corroded all

Fail 6 May 2017 107,010 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp main and dipped on at same time wiring fault (1.7.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil spring corroded all front and rear corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear subframes corroded all

Pass 15 Jan 2016 104,181 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 100,347 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 122,701 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 120,664 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 120,664 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 118,847 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

coolant leak

n/s/f tyre wearing at inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing at inner edge

oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2010 107,919 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 97,517 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 95,431 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 92,092 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 92,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 84,684 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 74,392 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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J33 DDG is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J33 DDG, 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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J33 DDG is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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