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PX51 GFE

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

144,340 mi
Last recorded144,340 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX51 GFE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 144,340 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 144,340 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 136,049 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 128,149 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 119,855 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 119,855 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 117,719 miles

Front Sill jacking points damaged slightly.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 117,719 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Valve stem seriously damaged All 4 badly perished. (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Sill jacking points damaged slightly.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 116,394 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 115,784 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 112,190 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 102,056 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jan 2015 102,056 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2014 93,472 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 93,472 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 85,492 miles

Exhaust leak at turbo area (Borderline fail)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 85,492 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust leak at turbo area (Borderline fail)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 82,426 miles

Both headlamps slightly insecure (Borderline fail)

Exhaust blow at front (Borderline fail)

Front brake wear sensors near touching disc.

Offside rear tyre near limit.

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Fail 19 Jan 2012 82,416 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Both headlamps slightly insecure (Borderline pass)

Exaust blow at turbo area. (Borderline pass)

Front brake pad wear sensors near touching brake disc.

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

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 21 Jan 2011 78,841 miles

Exhaust blowing at turbo/ offside head area.

Fail 14 Jan 2011 78,829 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust blowing at turbo/ offside head area.

Pass 15 Jan 2010 72,680 miles

Occasional strong smell of fuel inside vehicle. Further investigation reccomended. (fuel lines run through inside of car!)

Fail 10 Dec 2008 67,136 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear anti-roll bar drop link slight play at bush

rear brake discs surface corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2008 67,136 miles

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear anti-roll bar drop link slight play at bush

rear brake discs surface corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2007 58,975 miles

both front tyre outer treads getting low

Pass 29 Nov 2006 50,157 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 50,157 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 GFE is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 GFE, 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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PX51 GFE is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 November 2001.

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