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LJ51 MXH

2001 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

201,875 mi
Last recorded201,875 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 MXH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 201,875 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 201,781 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 197,051 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 192,972 miles

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front tyre perrishing

Pass 5 Mar 2014 188,653 miles

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

dam,ge to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

plastic outer cover sills fitted

poor beam pattern both headlights scratched/yellowed

Fail 3 Mar 2014 188,634 miles

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

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

dam,ge to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

plastic outer cover sills fitted

poor beam pattern both headlights scratched/yellowed

Pass 7 Dec 2012 182,572 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s and n/s head lamp beam images poor

o/s and n/s head lamp out put poor

sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2012 182,530 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s and n/s head lamp beam images poor

o/s and n/s head lamp out put poor

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2011 177,553 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 177,540 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

offside rear disc pitted

Pass 8 Dec 2010 173,893 miles

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

brake pedal application heavy

rear brake discs deteraited

Pass 24 Nov 2009 167,976 miles

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

unable to check inside rear brake pads

Fail 24 Nov 2009 167,976 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

unable to check inside rear brake pads

Pass 20 Nov 2008 160,709 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 160,680 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 148,849 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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

both front tyres worn both edges

Pass 27 Sep 2006 122,014 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 102,858 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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LJ51 MXH is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LJ51 MXH, 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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LJ51 MXH is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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