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L17 EYR

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,150 mi
Last recorded84,150 miles
Recorded on1 May 2020
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 EYR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 May 2020 84,150 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2018 84,086 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underneath (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

all suspension correded

Pass 16 Jul 2014 84,019 miles

All tyres wearing on edges

Battery loose

Nearside front headlamp adjuster damaged

Wipers perished

Pass 23 Jan 2013 83,065 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 82,401 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

also nearside hazard warning lights came on when switch was operated but did not flash,no change occured to offside.

both rear brakes can be felt dragging when rotated by hand

nearside washer delivers low water volume

offside rear brake pads are worn low in comparison to nearside

when first tested all offside direction indicators including tell tale were staying on constantly and not flashing reguardless of switch position

Pass 29 Sep 2011 82,401 miles

also nearside hazard warning lights came on when switch was operated but did not flash,no change occured to offside.

both rear brakes can be felt dragging when rotated by hand

nearside washer delivers low water volume

offside rear brake pads are worn low in comparison to nearside

when first tested all offside direction indicators including tell tale were staying on constantly and not flashing reguardless of switch position

Pass 28 Sep 2010 78,862 miles

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

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

amber front direction indicators fading

nearside front inner disc friction area slightly reduced due to corrosion

offside front inner disc friction area reduced due to fairly heavy corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2009 74,003 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 70,937 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 70,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Sep 2007 65,328 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 65,328 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 56,519 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 56,517 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

anti-roll bar links slightly worn

Fail 24 Aug 2005 45,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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L17 EYR is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L17 EYR, 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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L17 EYR is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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