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L603 TUP

2001 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,233 mi
Last recorded86,233 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL603 TUP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 86,233 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 86,170 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all visable brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

coil spring corroded all coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

sill covers fitted, unable to inspect

Fail 22 Mar 2018 86,154 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor sill area, marked with chalk (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor sill area, marked with chalk (6.1.B.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all visable brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

coil spring corroded all coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

sill covers fitted, unable to inspect

Pass 21 Jan 2017 85,304 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 85,301 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2011 84,875 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all rear metal brake pipes have heavy coating of underseal

both rear brake discs heavily scoring

front brake pads low

offside and nearside front brake pipes have a heavy coating of underseal

unable to inspect outer sills for corrosion or damage due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2011 84,875 miles

all rear metal brake pipes have heavy coating of underseal

both rear brake discs heavily scoring

front brake pads low

offside and nearside front brake pipes have a heavy coating of underseal

unable to inspect outer sills for corrosion or damage due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2010 84,420 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 84,409 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)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 78,841 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 78,934 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside and nearside rear flexys not in mounts

Pass 25 Feb 2008 118,203 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 108,203 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 116,147 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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L603 TUP is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L603 TUP, 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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L603 TUP is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 August 2001.

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