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S26 WRX

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,074 mi
Last recorded87,074 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS26 WRX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 87,074 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 86,768 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 86,332 miles

Undershields fitted restricting the underside inspection of the vehicle.

Pass 25 Jun 2021 85,769 miles

Undershields fitted restricting the underside inspection of the vehicle.

Pass 5 Jul 2017 84,108 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 84,108 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 79,573 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 79,573 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured anti roll bar link broken (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 74,830 miles

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

rear brake pipes starting to rust

rear tyres distorted

Pass 20 Jun 2014 67,466 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 67,466 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 60,895 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 58,089 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 58,039 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

centre exhaust corroded

o/s and n/s front brake discs pitted (slight)

o/s headlight aim slightly low

Pass 30 Jun 2011 53,804 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2010 49,507 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

aircon drivebelt missing

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 29 Jun 2009 45,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 42,759 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 39,469 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 35,489 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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S26 WRX is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S26 WRX, 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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S26 WRX is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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