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NG51 MDV

2001 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,440 mi
Last recorded159,440 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG51 MDV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 159,440 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2018 152,970 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 152,969 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength innerwing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength innerwing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 152,941 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch/ seatbelt mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch seatbelt mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 141,055 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 134,065 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 134,054 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 133,901 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 133,874 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 133,772 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component missing (3.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 139,523 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2014 139,522 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 134,747 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 118,579 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 109,742 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 109,739 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 108,043 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 108,041 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 98,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

TYRES SPLITTIN/CRACKING NSR CUPPING

Pass 11 Dec 2008 87,496 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 87,496 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 77,491 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 67,170 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 54,142 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 54,142 miles

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

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

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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NG51 MDV is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NG51 MDV, 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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NG51 MDV is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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