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L486 YCC

2001 Subaru Impreza Wrx

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,108 mi
Last recorded73,108 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2007
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza Wrx79,283 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL486 YCC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2007 73,108 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 70,000 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 69,000 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx?

Based on 9,096 MOT tests across 1,388 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
4,551
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 377
fog lamp not working 326
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 322
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 283
Steering rack gaiter split 271
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L486 YCC is a 2001 Subaru Impreza Wrx in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Subaru Impreza Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 79,283 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 Wrx fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 377 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L486 YCC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Wrx typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 25 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L486 YCC registered?

L486 YCC is a 2001 Subaru Impreza Wrx, first registered on 1 April 2001.

Is L486 YCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L486 YCC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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