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L221 GDV

2001 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,003 mi
Last recorded102,003 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL221 GDV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2012 102,003 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 98,981 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 125,383 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 122,492 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 122,472 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside stop light not working with offside rear fog light

both front tyres on legal limit

Fail 20 Feb 2008 122,292 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Feb 2007 115,454 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Feb 2007 115,449 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 104,983 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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L221 GDV is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L221 GDV, 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 L221 GDV registered?

L221 GDV is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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