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NL51 PLJ

2001 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

128,883 mi
Last recorded128,883 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL51 PLJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2026 128,883 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SHOCKER TUNNEL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER AND OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHASSIS HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SHOCKER TUNNEL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER AND OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 123,522 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 117,932 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 100,295 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 100,295 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 99,967 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 99,542 miles

oil leak from rear diff unit

Fail 13 Oct 2021 99,532 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

oil leak from rear diff unit

Pass 22 Oct 2020 98,949 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Bottom Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At Junction Box (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Bottom Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 98,943 miles

Brake performance not tested Car Overheating, Unable To Test On Road With Bowmonk (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested Car Overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Bottom Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At Junction Box (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Bottom Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 97,527 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded At Junction Box (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 97,521 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded At Junction Box (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 95,012 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 95,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 93,550 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 93,548 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silenser (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 91,814 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 91,814 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 89,385 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 86,933 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 86,933 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)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 83,803 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 79,579 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 79,579 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 79,537 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 74,934 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear diff slight leak

Pass 30 Sep 2010 69,427 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 69,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 64,264 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 64,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 58,527 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 58,527 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 50,874 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 43,224 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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NL51 PLJ is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NL51 PLJ, 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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NL51 PLJ is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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