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PE51 VLF

2001 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,595 mi
Last recorded73,595 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 VLF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2016 73,595 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering subframe, (6.1.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

advise belts slipping on steering,

advise os/f wheel bearing not checked, due to brake bind,

rear sub frame signs of corrosion,

Pass 30 Dec 2014 72,816 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 71,810 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brakepipes are slightly corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2013 71,810 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brakepipes are slightly corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2012 69,781 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 69,781 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 67,061 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 49,019 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 34,953 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside inner front tyre has a cut, however not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 22 Jul 2009 34,953 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside inner front tyre has a cut, however not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 22 Jul 2008 32,087 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 29,117 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 26,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

engine oil level low

Pass 1 Aug 2006 26,048 miles

engine oil level low

Fail 6 Apr 2006 23,563 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 23,563 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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PE51 VLF is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PE51 VLF, 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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What year was PE51 VLF registered?

PE51 VLF is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 November 2001.

Is PE51 VLF safe to buy?

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