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RF51 GVD

2001 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

120,815 mi
Last recorded120,815 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 120,815 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear suspension corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2025 117,630 miles

Front shocks rusty

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2024 111,408 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 109,484 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 109,470 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 106,790 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 104,794 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

headlamps deteriorated slightly affecting beam image

Pass 3 Jan 2020 103,635 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 101,247 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 99,088 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

headlamps deteriorated and slightly affecting beam image

Pass 6 Jan 2017 96,937 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 96,917 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45-17 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 92,566 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 92,566 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 90,503 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 87,604 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 84,020 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2011 76,902 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 69,882 miles

Front brake discs slightly scoreed on inner face

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 63,057 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 54,392 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 48,290 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 41,475 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 32,741 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 GVD is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GVD, 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 GVD registered?

RF51 GVD is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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