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RN51 HWO

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

131,336 mi
Last recorded131,336 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 131,336 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 130,990 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 128,876 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

cuts in o/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 25 Jul 2018 128,869 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

cuts in o/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 26 Jul 2017 122,421 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 122,416 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 119,698 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 119,690 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 117,400 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 114,085 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 114,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 110,365 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 109,910 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 96,114 miles

Front and rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Slight blow from exhaust from manifold/down pipe area

Pass 6 Mar 2010 81,495 miles

front pads and discs worn

Pass 14 Mar 2009 65,218 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 51,971 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 45,832 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 36,716 miles

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

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 HWO is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HWO, 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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RN51 HWO is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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