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L262 BGA

2001 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

122,789 mi
Last recorded122,789 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL262 BGA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2011 122,789 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 122,788 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 12,020 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 12,020 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 117,059 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 117,058 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 110,185 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

sills,floor corroding

Pass 30 Mar 2006 108,433 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 108,835 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)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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L262 BGA 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 55.6%.

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 L262 BGA, 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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L262 BGA is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 January 2001.

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