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RF51 GUK

2001 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

190,960 mi
Last recorded190,960 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 GUK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 190,960 miles

slight under body corrosion

Fail 7 Oct 2016 190,938 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight under body corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2015 175,261 miles

chips in screen

engine management light on

front number plate damaged

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn low edges, cuts in tread

rear boot lid handle temp repair

rear exhaust box corroded slight blow

underside of car muddy

Fail 13 Apr 2015 175,207 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chips in screen

engine management light on

front number plate damaged

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn low edges, cuts in tread

rear boot lid handle temp repair

rear exhaust box corroded slight blow

underside of car muddy

Pass 22 Jan 2014 169,905 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front no plate cracked

Pass 3 Dec 2012 157,737 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 145,961 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 131,337 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 121,612 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 105,222 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 105,222 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 84,932 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 71,425 miles

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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RF51 GUK is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RF51 GUK, 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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RF51 GUK is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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