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NJ51 LBG

2001 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,900 mi
Last recorded86,900 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ51 LBG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 86,900 miles

different size wheels front to back

oil leak

slight play in rear anti roll bar links

Pass 18 Jul 2014 86,277 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 83,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2012 79,516 miles

Main beam tell tale not working

O/S CV boot weeping

O/S/F wheel has damaged nut

Fail 14 May 2012 79,471 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Main beam tell tale not working

O/S CV boot weeping

O/S/F wheel has damaged nut

Pass 13 May 2011 75,594 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Rera discs pitted

Fail 10 May 2011 75,585 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear discs pitted

Pass 5 Mar 2010 72,699 miles

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)

Fail 4 Mar 2010 72,627 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres worn on edges

loud exhaust fitted

rear exhaust slightly blowing

Pass 29 Nov 2008 68,708 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

cut in nearside front tyre inner sidewall (not to cords)

offside + nearside front windows darkened

offside side skirt insecure

Pass 26 Apr 2007 57,582 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2006 43,735 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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NJ51 LBG is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NJ51 LBG, 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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NJ51 LBG is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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