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K5 NRC

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

113,109 mi
Last recorded113,109 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 NRC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 113,109 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 5 Sep 2017 113,097 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH PIPES CORRODED (3.6.B.2c)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 10 Oct 2016 106,786 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 101,387 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 95,690 miles

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

small cuts to n/s/r tyre inner wall and n/s/f tyre inner wall

Fail 6 Oct 2014 95,408 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

small cuts to n/s/r tyre inner wall and n/s/f tyre inner wall

Pass 25 Sep 2013 89,600 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 25 Sep 2013 89,599 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 18 Oct 2012 84,480 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 76,736 miles

bit of play in steering rack

exhaust system rusting

front number plate backing peeling

nearside rear tyre tread 2mm (worn raised tread area)

sill covers fitted

undercutting to front brake discs

Pass 11 Aug 2010 71,428 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 68,267 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 56,921 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 49,515 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 39,941 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 39,941 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 35,968 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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K5 NRC is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 K5 NRC, 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 K5 NRC registered?

K5 NRC is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 2 January 2001.

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