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MW51 LBG

2001 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

138,021 mi
Last recorded138,021 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW51 LBG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 138,021 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 137,606 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 137,087 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 136,817 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 136,378 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 136,368 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both rear outer and undersills getting corroded

fuel tank straps getting corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2017 127,528 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 116,794 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 22 Nov 2016 116,794 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 30 Nov 2015 106,808 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 106,409 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 96,796 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 87,861 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 83,494 miles

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)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 76,694 miles

co emissions erratic

small chip in centre of windscreen

unable to check tyres + wheel bearings properly due to 4wd

Pass 27 Nov 2010 69,774 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 64,381 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Fail 27 Nov 2008 61,491 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 61,491 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 58,231 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Nov 2007 58,231 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Nov 2006 52,254 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 52,254 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 45,931 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 45,931 miles

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

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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MW51 LBG is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MW51 LBG, 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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MW51 LBG is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 December 2001.

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