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LX51 DTU

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,874 mi
Last recorded146,874 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 DTU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 146,874 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s/rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2021 146,872 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s+o/s inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s+o/s inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s/rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2020 142,409 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 1 Nov 2019 138,617 miles

F/wipers worn

Pass 1 Nov 2018 133,258 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 125,604 miles

F/discs and pads worn

F/wipers worn

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 18 Oct 2017 125,543 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front discs worn

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 120,194 miles

F/discs worn

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear shockers weak

Slight play in front/rear anti roll bar links

n/s/f sill dented

Fail 11 Oct 2016 120,130 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

F/discs worn

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear shockers weak

Slight play in front/rear anti roll bar links

n/s/f sill dented

Pass 12 Oct 2015 114,045 miles

All coil springs corroded

Engine management light on

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 113,962 miles

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

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

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

All coil springs corroded

Engine management light on

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 108,911 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

o/s/front shocker damping effect

Pass 11 Oct 2013 104,514 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 99,556 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 90,509 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 90,509 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 81,575 miles

crack in n/side headlight glass

Pass 22 Dec 2008 74,238 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 74,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2007 66,864 miles

Large wear lip on front brake discs

Pass 14 Nov 2006 58,925 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jan 2006 47,897 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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LX51 DTU 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 72.7%.

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 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 LX51 DTU, 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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LX51 DTU is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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