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PX51 GCV

2001 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

83,296 mi
Last recorded83,296 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX51 GCV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 83,296 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 83,296 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 82,734 miles

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

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

offside inner steering tie rod worn

Fail 21 Mar 2014 82,734 miles

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

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside inner steering tie rod worn

Pass 4 Apr 2013 79,245 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 79,243 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 73,077 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 67,857 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 54,394 miles

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

n/s/r suspension out of alignment or damaged

Fail 27 Mar 2009 54,394 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

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

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

n/s/r suspension out of alignment or damaged

Pass 27 Nov 2008 51,878 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Nov 2008 51,878 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 44,601 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 44,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 39,595 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 39,595 miles

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

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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PX51 GCV 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 56.3%.

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 PX51 GCV, 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 PX51 GCV registered?

PX51 GCV is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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