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R6 LYY

2001 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,903 mi
Last recorded72,903 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 LYY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx Sti
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2014 72,903 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 6 May 2014 72,903 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 58,160 miles

Cuts in nearside front and offside rear tyre outer walls

Nearside front tyre on legal limit

Offside front tyre wearing close to limit on edges

Rear tyres starting to wear low on edges

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 24 Sep 2012 58,160 miles

Cuts in nearside front and offside rear tyre outer walls

Nearside front tyre on legal limit

Offside front tyre wearing close to limit on edges

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear tyres starting to wear low on edges

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 29 Sep 2011 42,092 miles

Front and rear pads starting to wear low.

Front discs lipped on edges.

Slight blow from front and centre exhaust joints.

Pass 27 Sep 2010 32,722 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 26,023 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 18,456 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 18,456 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti?

Based on 1,791 MOT tests across 274 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
2,574
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
274
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 54
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48
fog lamp not working 48
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 40
Steering rack gaiter split 38
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R6 LYY is a 2001 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R6 LYY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R6 LYY registered?

R6 LYY is a 2001 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti, first registered on 1 January 2001.

Is R6 LYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R6 LYY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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