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P2 RPE

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

157,195 mi
Last recorded157,195 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP2 RPE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 157,195 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 143,364 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has 2mm of tread.

Fail 1 May 2024 143,358 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint failed. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust noisy Flexible joint failed. (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has 2mm of tread.

Pass 2 May 2023 138,518 miles

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

all brake discs corroded especially rear

engine light on

front number plate damaged

nearside front fog light not working

Fail 2 May 2023 138,518 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

all brake discs corroded especially rear

engine light on

front number plate damaged

nearside front fog light not working

Fail 2 Feb 2023 138,518 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

all brake discs corroded especially rears

engine light on

front number plate damaged

nearside front fog light not working

Pass 19 Jun 2021 138,518 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2021 138,518 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 136,846 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 129,753 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 129,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 118,805 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 118,747 miles

Offside Front 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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 112,070 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 111,905 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 102,577 miles

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

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

O/s front wing mirror slightly damaged but not affecting rear view

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 98,745 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 87,370 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 20 Apr 2010 77,619 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.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)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 70,552 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 70,552 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 65,217 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2008 65,217 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 57,231 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 47,360 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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P2 RPE is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 P2 RPE, 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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P2 RPE is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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