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R4 DPK

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,017 mi
Last recorded93,017 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 DPK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 93,017 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear hand brake high

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight sign of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 93,009 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 93,009 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 92,846 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 92,846 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 92,787 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 92,787 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 90,170 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 86,300 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 75,926 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 64,308 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 61,250 miles

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

Front number plate has slight crack

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

both front anti roll bar links have slight play

offside headlight has slight crack in glass

Pass 17 Nov 2008 48,511 miles

offside main beam lens cracked.

Pass 9 Nov 2007 41,066 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 29,268 miles

engine management light on

offside front headlamp cracked

Fail 21 Nov 2006 29,268 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

engine managment light on

offside front headlamp cracked

Pass 25 May 2006 28,000 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 27,963 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R4 DPK 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 R4 DPK, 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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R4 DPK is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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