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L16 RMB

2001 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,487 mi
Last recorded88,487 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 RMB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 88,487 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2021 88,481 miles

Brake hose excessively chafed both front hoses rubbing on wheels (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Drive shaft securing bolt loose all four driveshaft nuts insecure (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too high offside and nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Macpherson strut insecurely attached offside and nearside lower securing bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 84,924 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 83,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 74,880 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 74,880 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 64,861 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 58,167 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 56,220 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 54,239 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s and n/s front tyres perished and cut, but not deep enough to expose chord

o/s and n/s rear brake disks inner surface rusty

Pass 10 Feb 2009 50,347 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 47,761 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 42,968 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front wheel slightly damaged on rim

number plate incorrect length

Pass 13 Jan 2006 36,600 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 36,599 miles

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

N/S Door Mirror Insecure

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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L16 RMB is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L16 RMB, 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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L16 RMB is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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