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N601 OGJ

2001 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

158,652 mi
Last recorded158,652 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN601 OGJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 158,652 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Non standard exhaust fitted ; noisy

Under trays and outer sill covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Fail 11 Dec 2015 158,652 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Non standard exhaust fitted ; noisy

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Under trays and outer sill covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Pass 6 Oct 2014 154,691 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 151,132 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 151,132 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 144,725 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 144,725 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 29 Apr 2011 139,007 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2010 135,341 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 129,689 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 121,259 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 112,761 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 112,759 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 3 May 2006 106,443 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 106,425 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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N601 OGJ is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 N601 OGJ, 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 N601 OGJ registered?

N601 OGJ is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 August 2001.

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