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RF51 GVP

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

124,867 mi
Last recorded124,867 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 GVP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2014 124,867 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 123,199 miles

Both headlamp lenses are cloudy but not effecting light outputs

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

Front tyres are wearing low on edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

o/s/r tyre is wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Apr 2013 123,199 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both headlamp lenses are cloudy but not effecting light outputs

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

Front tyres are wearing low on edges

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

o/s/r tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2012 118,710 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs are lipped

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

Rear brake discs badly pitted and corroded

n/s/r tyre inner edge wearing low

o/s/r tyre perishing inner sidewall

Fail 13 Apr 2012 118,710 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs are lipped

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

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

Rear brake discs badly pitted and corroded

n/s/r tyre inner edge wearing low

o/s/r tyre perishing inner sidewall

Pass 15 Apr 2011 110,730 miles

Both rear tyres worn low on edges

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Plastic undersills fitted

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 110,730 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Both rear tyres worn low on edges

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Plastic undersills fitted

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 May 2010 103,160 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 103,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

bellypan fitted

sideskirts fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2009 93,133 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 93,133 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

sideskirts fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2008 83,973 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 72,851 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 64,664 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 GVP is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GVP, 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 GVP registered?

RF51 GVP is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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