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MY51 WRX

2001 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

128,625 mi
Last recorded128,625 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY51 WRX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 128,625 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Fail 5 Dec 2016 128,623 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases emmissions not tested (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut tower (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2015 124,485 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight corrosion in exhaust

Pass 27 Nov 2014 120,234 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

driver seat belt slow to retract

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Nov 2014 120,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

driver seat belt slow to retract

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2013 115,507 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Topped Up Engine Oil Prior To Test - 1.5 ltr

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Oct 2012 110,086 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2012 110,086 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 110,081 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 105,196 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres worn on edges

Fail 11 Oct 2011 105,188 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Jul 2010 98,562 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 98,562 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 93,716 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 86,945 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres worn outer edges

plastic sill mouldings fitted

Fail 30 Jul 2008 86,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres worn outer edges

plastic sill mouldings fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2007 79,587 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 77,390 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 68,945 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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MY51 WRX is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MY51 WRX, 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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MY51 WRX is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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