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OY51 HHW

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,338 mi
Last recorded156,338 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 HHW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2013 156,338 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2013 156,338 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 148,714 miles

1.slight damage to off sid front wheel 2.off side front tyre near legal limites 3.plastic sill covers fitted at time of test 4.off side rear brake disc becomming corroded

front brake discs becomming pitted and distorted

Pass 28 Apr 2011 140,886 miles

1. Oil low on dip stick. 2. o/s front tyre near legal limits. 3. Front brake discs becoming corroded.

Pass 6 May 2010 131,187 miles

1. damage to both front tyre outer side walls, not to cords at time of test. 2. front and rear brake discs becoming worn and corroded. 3. front and rear brake pads becoming worn and distorted.

Fail 4 May 2010 131,111 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

1. damage to both front tyre outer side walls, not to cords at time of test. 2. front and rear brake discs becoming worn and corroded. 3. front and rear brake pads becoming worn and distorted.

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2009 119,072 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 118,715 miles

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

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

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

1. n/s rear suspension leg becoming weak. 2. both front brake discs becoming deteriorated.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 103,464 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 102,142 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL BECOMING HIGH.

N/S/R SHOCK BECOMING DAMP.

Pass 1 Feb 2007 92,581 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 81,020 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN.

O/S/F TYRE WORN&DAMAGED.

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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OY51 HHW is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OY51 HHW, 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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OY51 HHW is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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