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L357 PRC

2001 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

149,198 mi
Last recorded149,198 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL357 PRC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 149,198 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside heavily corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2023 149,149 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

underside corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2022 149,109 miles

advice further look at all metal brake pipes slight pitting

advice keep eye on all tyers

Pass 30 Jan 2021 149,102 miles

Bolt missing from front exhaust flange

Both rears and o/s/f brake pipes corroded at parts

N/S/F tyre worn on edge

Pass 25 Jan 2020 148,972 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 148,065 miles

brake pipes coated in grease

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r link bar slight movement

no rear seats fitted at time of test

oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2017 146,526 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2016 145,677 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 143,090 miles

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

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

corrosion on both rear wheel archs

Pass 6 Oct 2014 140,127 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside front track rod end has slight play

Fail 6 Oct 2014 140,127 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside front track rod end has slight play

Pass 30 Sep 2013 135,680 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside inner steering arm has slight play

Rear/middle exhaust mount split

Pass 25 Aug 2012 131,645 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011

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

Oil leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 20 Aug 2011

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Oil leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 16 Aug 2011 122,478 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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2010 114,736 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 114,735 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 108,886 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 101,966 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2006 100,808 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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L357 PRC is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 L357 PRC, 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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L357 PRC is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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