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LIL 4616

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIL 4616
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2026
Fail 8 May 2026

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 126,525 miles

BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHS CORRODED INNER

BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

FRONT SUBFRAME CORRODED

REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED

Pass 6 Mar 2024 126,521 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 126,513 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 126,414 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside washer jet a little weak

slight fray drivers seatbelt webbing

Fail 15 Oct 2019 126,414 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside washer jet a little weak

slight fray drivers seatbelt webbing

Pass 10 Jun 2015 111,263 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 111,263 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 101,515 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 93,009 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 May 2013 92,834 miles

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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2012 78,967 miles

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

minor damage to front numberplate

n/s front tyre worn on edges

o/s front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 17 Jan 2012 78,967 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s front tyre worn on edges

o/s front tyre wearing on edges

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

minor damage to front numberplate

Pass 29 Dec 2010 69,913 miles

front registration plate damaged

Fail 29 Dec 2010 69,913 miles

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

front registration plate damaged

Pass 4 Jan 2010 57,625 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 52,834 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 47,317 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 47,314 miles

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same size (1.7.6)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 40,628 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 34,886 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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LIL 4616 is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LIL 4616, 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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What year was LIL 4616 registered?

LIL 4616 is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 February 2001.

Is LIL 4616 safe to buy?

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