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RJ51 XVZ

2001 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,987 mi
Last recorded88,987 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 XVZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 88,987 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 80,537 miles

All tyres showing signs of age, perishing etc but not in a condition to fail the MOT.

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 77,014 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 77,014 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 72,119 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 72,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 68,292 miles

condition of offside rear brake disc

Pass 20 Jul 2011 64,721 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 61,329 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear discs rusty

Fail 23 Jul 2010 61,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear discs rusty

Pass 13 Jul 2009 59,167 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 55,613 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 55,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

offside front tyre worn on edge

unable to make complete test of nearside rear seatbelt -used to restrain childseat

Pass 7 Feb 2007 48,027 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 44,402 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 44,402 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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RJ51 XVZ is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RJ51 XVZ, 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 RJ51 XVZ registered?

RJ51 XVZ is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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