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N27 SUB

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

182,838 mi
Last recorded182,838 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN27 SUB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 182,838 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both Rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sun Strip (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2025 182,838 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both Rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sun Strip (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2024 182,378 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 181,541 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High Level Brake Light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 180,065 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 176,978 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 167,054 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 164,568 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 159,361 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 153,108 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 143,834 miles

Both front tyres have slight wear on edges

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Centre High level brake light not working

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened BORDERLINE - small hole in nearside of subframe (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sills, rear chassis rails and subframe starting to corrode

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 141,777 miles

Both rear tyre treads low and valves deteriorated

High level brake light not working

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 132,754 miles

Front brake pads low

Rear brake discs slight corrosion

Rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2013 127,657 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 120,725 miles

bolt missing at front exhaust flange?

Fail 23 Aug 2012 120,725 miles

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

bolt missing at front exhaust flange?

Pass 16 Aug 2011 110,039 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 102,952 miles

front number plate cut down but ledgable from 60 foot

near side number plate light slightly dim - advise changing

Pass 27 Aug 2009 96,954 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 88,555 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 76,186 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 64,570 miles

os rear & both frpont tyres close to limit.outer sills coverd.

Pass 16 Aug 2005 54,837 miles

Drag through driveline prevents manual checking of wheel brearings.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Front number plate not std size

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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N27 SUB is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N27 SUB, 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 N27 SUB registered?

N27 SUB is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 July 2001.

Is N27 SUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N27 SUB shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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