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K215 PHU

2001 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

143,032 mi
Last recorded143,032 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK215 PHU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 143,032 miles

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

both outer sill rusty

Fail 9 May 2015 142,986 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both outer sill rusty

Pass 13 Nov 2013 137,271 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 137,265 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 136,914 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 136,842 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 136,842 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 135,003 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 134,931 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 131,154 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 125,526 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 125,526 miles

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

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

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 118,256 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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K215 PHU is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 K215 PHU, 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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What year was K215 PHU registered?

K215 PHU is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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