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S300 BEY

2001 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

88,878 mi
Last recorded88,878 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS300 BEY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 88,878 miles

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 83,669 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

welding covered in underseal

Pass 26 Jul 2019 74,524 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 72,459 miles

Nearside Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front cv gaitor split

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair hand brake poor effort (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 66,940 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 65,401 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 64,956 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 64,371 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 61,484 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 54,028 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 46,333 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 42,277 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 42,277 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 34,914 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 32,962 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 31,407 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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S300 BEY is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 S300 BEY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S300 BEY registered?

S300 BEY is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is S300 BEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S300 BEY shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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