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RO51 XRA

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

125,816 mi
Last recorded125,816 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 XRA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 125,816 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 119,289 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

sill covers fitted

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 10 May 2016 119,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

sill covers fitted

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 12 May 2015 111,592 miles

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

sill covers fitted

Fail 11 May 2015 111,591 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2014 110,307 miles

Front wiper blades smearing slightly

Outer sill covers fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 109,439 miles

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 8 Apr 2014 109,413 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Mar 2013 102,497 miles

battery insecure.o/s and n/s rear tyres cracked.n/s rear tyre has slight cut in it.o/s and n/s rear brakes slightly sticking.

Fail 18 Mar 2013 102,396 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

battery insecure.o/s and n/s rear tyres cracked.n/s rear tyre has slight cut in it.o/s and n/s rear brakes slightly sticking.

Pass 6 Apr 2012 94,940 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

noise from rear diff

Fail 31 Mar 2012 94,914 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

noise from rear diff

Pass 25 Mar 2011 86,534 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 81,388 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 75,990 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 60,670 miles

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

brake pedal travel long

front fog lamp not working

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 31 Mar 2008 60,670 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

brake pedal travel long

front fog lamp not working

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 2 Oct 2007 56,922 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 47,218 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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RO51 XRA 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 68.4%.

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 RO51 XRA, 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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RO51 XRA is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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