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PY51 LRA

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

122,693 mi
Last recorded122,693 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY51 LRA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2018 122,693 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 111,114 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 102,876 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2016 102,876 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 95,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2015 95,939 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 88,443 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 82,618 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 82,618 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 77,839 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 77,839 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 72,202 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 63,275 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 54,174 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 45,369 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 35,430 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 28,898 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 28,898 miles

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

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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PY51 LRA is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PY51 LRA, 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 PY51 LRA registered?

PY51 LRA is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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