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RG51 SUB

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

183,477 mi
Last recorded183,477 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 SUB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 183,477 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded but not likely to cause injury

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded but not likely to cause injury

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 178,459 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 178,459 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 172,200 miles

Offside Front Chassis slightly corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2021 167,123 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 165,053 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near side was loose --repaired (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 165,053 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near side was loose --repaired (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2019 158,051 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 153,002 miles

Offside Rear disc cover coroded

Fail 14 Jun 2018 153,002 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear disc cover coroded

Pass 8 Jun 2017 147,078 miles

all suspension bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

suspension components have corrosion

Fail 22 May 2017 147,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded close to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper blade missing windscreen wiper arms not fitted (8.2.2)

all suspension bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

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

suspension components have corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2016 14,167 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 131,063 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 131,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 124,194 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2014 124,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 114,545 miles

215/45/ZR17/91W. Fronts 6mm. Rears 5mm.

Pass 1 Feb 2012 105,308 miles

Front pads 90% worn.

OIL FILTER ALMOST CORRODED THROUGH.

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

Reasr pads 50% worn.

Fail 31 Jan 2012 105,308 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

215/45/17. OF 4 OR 3 NR 1.2 NF 3mm.

Front pads 90% worn.

OIL FILTER ALMOST CORRODED THROUGH.

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

Reasr pads 50% worn.

Pass 27 Nov 2010 90,933 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 87,890 miles

front tyre tread low new rear shock absorbers fittrd

Fail 5 Oct 2009 87,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyre tread low new rear shock absorbers fittrd

Pass 6 Oct 2008 79,861 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 79,617 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

childs seat fitted nearside rear

Pass 4 Oct 2007 69,660 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 69,658 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2006 51,102 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 48,952 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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RG51 SUB is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 RG51 SUB, 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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RG51 SUB is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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