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K88 OST

2001 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

153,500 mi
Last recorded153,500 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK88 OST
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 153,500 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 150,256 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 146,492 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 142,861 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 142,861 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 121,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake flexi secured with cable tie

Nearside Rear outer sill - floor distorted

Offside Front Brake flexi secured with cable tie

Offside Rear Brake flexi secured with cable tie

Offside Rear outer sill - floor distorted

Offside Rear poor welding repair

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2018 121,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake flexi secured with cable tie

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear outer sill - floor distorted

Offside Front Brake flexi secured with cable tie

Offside Rear Brake flexi secured with cable tie

Offside Rear outer sill - floor distorted

Offside Rear poor welding repair

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2018 121,664 miles

Emissions not tested Vehicle overheated (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower inner arch / sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Front Both front side light lamp insecure

Front Bumper incorrectly fitted but secure

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured cooling fan wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose insecure

Nearside Rear outer sill - floor distorted

Offside Front Brake hose insecure

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

Offside Rear Brake hose secured with cable tie

Offside Rear outer sill - floor distorted

Passenger air bag present no drivers air bag or MIL cannot determine if fitted as standard

Tapley meter brake test carried out due to four wheel drive

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2017 112,903 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust heat shield loose

sill covers fitted, unable to check sills

Fail 26 May 2017 112,889 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive .6% (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp missing mainbeam (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength inner arch/sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp missing mainbeam (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle/diff mount (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Wheel nut(s) missing one missing off all 4 wheels (4.2.A.1e)

registration plate insecure pushed behind dash, obscuring letters (6.3.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust heat shield loose

sill covers fitted, unable to check sills

Pass 19 May 2016 107,178 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

front registration plate tucked into dash behind screen but still readable

sillm covers fitted so unable to test sill correctly

Fail 18 May 2016 107,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill, and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

front registration plate tucked into dash behind screen but still readable

sillm covers fitted so unable to test sill correctly

Pass 19 May 2015 99,312 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all weldings heavily sealent

front to rear exhuast system corroded

Fail 13 May 2015

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front to rear exhuast system corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2015 99,426 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 95,147 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

o/s rear tyre has cuts in inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach tyre stucture

windscreen tinting strip fitted to upper part of windscreen

Fail 23 Apr 2014 95,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

o/s rear tyre has cuts in inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach tyre stucture

windscreen tinting strip fitted to upper part of windscreen

Pass 22 Apr 2013 91,465 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

nearside steering rack end worn slightly

Fail 22 Apr 2013 91,465 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

nearside steering rack end worn slightly

Pass 24 Apr 2012 86,450 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 86,450 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 82,205 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 78,168 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 73,210 miles

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

sill trims fitted, partial examination only

Pass 22 Aug 2008 71,142 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 71,142 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 66,490 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust slight deterioration

slight wear on suspension bushes

Pass 23 Oct 2006 59,108 miles

front disc pads wearing slightly low

Pass 28 Sep 2005 46,030 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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K88 OST is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 K88 OST, 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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K88 OST is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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