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RF51 GUW

2001 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,026 mi
Last recorded114,026 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 GUW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2015 114,026 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 100,801 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 87,468 miles

rear suspension struts light rust

Pass 22 Aug 2012 81,440 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 75,862 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 75,862 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 69,973 miles

engine management light on

heavy corrosion rear exhaust box hangers

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar link rods

both rear tyres on boarderline 1.6mm 215/45/17wr

Fail 21 Aug 2010 69,971 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

heavy corrosion rear exhaust box hangers

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar link rods

both rear tyres on boarderline 1.6mm 215/45/17wr

Pass 18 Aug 2009 59,877 miles

both front tyres nearlyt showing cords on inner and outer edges

unable to chech rear tyres fully due to 4wd sysyem

Pass 20 Aug 2008 52,334 miles

heavy corrosion rear exhaust hangers

Fail 20 Aug 2008 52,334 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

heavy corrosion rear exhaust hangers

Pass 24 Aug 2007 45,464 miles

both rear tyres on 1.6mm on centre part of tread

Fail 24 Aug 2007 45,464 miles

Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres on 1.6mm on centre part of tread

Pass 29 Jul 2006 35,887 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 GUW is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RF51 GUW, 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 RF51 GUW registered?

RF51 GUW is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is RF51 GUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF51 GUW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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