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KL51 RUW

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

150,579 mi
Last recorded150,579 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 RUW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2020 150,579 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off side rear were it splits from off to near side.both pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

heat sheild insecure but not likely to fall off

no rear seat belts tested due to seats down and tools in back.

no timing belt history

Fail 29 Apr 2020 145,359 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 13 Nov 2018 127,009 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 121,585 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 117,765 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 117,762 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 113,948 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 106,438 miles

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

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

all parts of the front suspension are corroded

all parts of the rear suspension are corroded

the bushes on the rear axle mounting plate have a small amount of play

Fail 13 Aug 2014 106,406 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

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

all parts of the front suspension are corroded

all parts of the rear suspension are corroded

the bushes on the rear axle mounting plate have a small amount of play

Pass 9 Aug 2013 98,953 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 98,945 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 89,469 miles

rear tyre/s perishing

Fail 2 Aug 2012 89,469 miles

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

rear tyre/s perishing

Pass 26 Aug 2011 82,156 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 75,493 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 69,421 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2008 62,805 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 54,898 miles

SLIGHT NOISE FROM N/S/R WHEEL

Pass 31 Aug 2006 47,412 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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KL51 RUW is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KL51 RUW, 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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KL51 RUW is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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