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LJ51 OCH

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,062 mi
Last recorded96,062 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 OCH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 96,062 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edges badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 May 2021 96,037 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edges badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 95,713 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s + o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s + o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 90,980 miles

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 12 Oct 2017 88,243 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 83,691 miles

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

eml on

Pass 11 Jul 2015 75,985 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 74,856 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2013 71,204 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 64,541 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 58,288 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 58,288 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 57,185 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 51,107 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 50,847 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

EML light on

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

play nearside of steering rack

Pass 11 Jul 2008 45,269 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 45,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 39,862 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 39,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 31,844 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 OCH is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OCH, 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 LJ51 OCH registered?

LJ51 OCH is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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