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LW51 CJW

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

71,477 mi
Last recorded71,477 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW51 CJW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 71,477 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front disc faces corroded and slight judder

underbody corrosion

Fail 20 Dec 2024 71,464 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all disc faces corroded

power steering noisy

underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2019 71,256 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 70,922 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 70,921 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Near side brake stiff

Pass 15 Jul 2015 70,759 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 69,931 miles

front brake discs rusty vehicle been standing

Pass 5 Jun 2013 69,079 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 67,182 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 63,178 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 63,178 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 59,535 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 56,031 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage but not exspose any cords

Pass 18 Sep 2007 50,154 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 46,299 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

rear seat belts not tested reason no seat fitted in car

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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LW51 CJW is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LW51 CJW, 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 LW51 CJW registered?

LW51 CJW is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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