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RN51 HVW

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

40,826 mi
Last recorded40,826 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 HVW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 40,826 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 40,414 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount has slight play. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 39,974 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 39,562 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 39,331 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 38,990 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 38,411 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 37,857 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 37,340 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 36,211 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 36,211 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 35,530 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 34,513 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 33,656 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 32,493 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 31,905 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 31,838 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 31,222 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 30,428 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 28,982 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 28,675 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 25,286 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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RN51 HVW is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RN51 HVW, 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 RN51 HVW registered?

RN51 HVW is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 December 2001.

Is RN51 HVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN51 HVW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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