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L8 DWW

2001 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

111,471 mi
Last recorded111,471 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 DWW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 111,471 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed n/s /f brake flex hose close to drive shaft / on lock to lock check / (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front o/s/f brake flex hose close to drive shaft / on lock to lock check .

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks / splits developing in inner side wall / recomend replacement . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 111,470 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cracks to ply inner side wall . / 225/40/r18. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed n/s /f brake flex hose close to drive shaft / on lock to lock check / (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front o/s/f brake flex hose close to drive shaft / on lock to lock check .

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks / splits developing in inner side wall / recomend replacement . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 102,393 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded/ close to joint . (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front n/s/f brake hose close to drive shaft / recommend adjustment .

Offside Front o/s/f brake hose close to drive shaft / recommend adjustment

Fail 8 Aug 2018 102,388 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end split pin insecure . (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering rack boot insecure . (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2018 101,575 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened sub frame corroded close to anti roll bar mounting bolts . (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front sub frame corroded and hold o/s/f / close to anti roll bar mounting s (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear brake pipes corroded at rear joints . (3.6.B.2c)

Front front suspension components corroded .

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear rear suspension components corroded .

general under body corrosion .

Pass 7 Jun 2017 95,510 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 95,508 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 93,320 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 93,320 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 93,293 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 91,991 miles

EML lamp on at time of test

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

osr tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 15 Apr 2014 91,991 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

EML lamp on at time of test

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

osr tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 11 Apr 2013 65,810 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Fail 9 Apr 2013 65,810 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 9 Mar 2012 54,667 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 83,187 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 83,187 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 79,852 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/front tyre walls perished

Pass 19 Mar 2009 73,889 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 73,889 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 66,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 57,576 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2007 57,576 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 49,353 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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L8 DWW is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 L8 DWW, 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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L8 DWW is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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