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N12 NBC

2001 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

179,419 mi
Last recorded179,419 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN12 NBC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 179,419 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 179,419 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 164,065 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 164,065 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner&outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 147,512 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 134,694 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 121,385 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 118,131 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 118,089 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 108,409 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2009 91,057 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 91,057 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 82,492 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 72,113 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 72,113 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

near side number plate lamp dull

Pass 8 Apr 2006 56,335 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 56,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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N12 NBC is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 N12 NBC, 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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N12 NBC is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 December 2001.

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