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N116 OAE

2001 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

182,583 mi
Last recorded182,583 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN116 OAE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 182,583 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 182,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2018 168,595 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 158,678 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 140,212 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 135,543 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 116,987 miles

battery strap missing

Pass 3 Feb 2010 116,361 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2010 116,361 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 113,525 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 113,228 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 109,169 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracked and worn

wrong bolt fitted in n/s/f bottom ball joint,not insecure

Pass 12 Jul 2006 100,743 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 100,743 miles

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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N116 OAE is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N116 OAE, 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 N116 OAE registered?

N116 OAE is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 May 2001.

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