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R458 BLF

2001 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

201,932 mi
Last recorded201,932 miles
Recorded on28 May 2009
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR458 BLF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2009 201,932 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 181,816 miles

nearside front brake pads are low

nearside rear tyre outer side wall is cut

rear number plate is cracked

Fail 27 Mar 2008 181,356 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside front brake pads are low

nearside rear tyre outer side wall is cut

rear number plate is cracked

Pass 5 Feb 2007 123,030 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 123,028 miles

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

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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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R458 BLF is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R458 BLF, 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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R458 BLF is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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