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P1 RJY

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

92,952 mi
Last recorded92,952 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP1 RJY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 92,952 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 90,898 miles

suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2023 90,402 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 89,841 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 89,513 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 88,936 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underside components corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2017 88,697 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Mar 2017 88,687 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Mar 2016 87,856 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 86,532 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 86,532 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 82,147 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 82,147 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2012 73,716 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 73,716 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 67,991 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 67,991 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 63,513 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 59,931 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 15 Jan 2009 53,043 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 53,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 37,899 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2007 37,899 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 29,447 miles

both front tyres on 2mm limit = 1.6mm[205/45/17w]

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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P1 RJY is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 P1 RJY, 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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P1 RJY is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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