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S300 WBY

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,552 mi
Last recorded70,552 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS300 WBY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2023 70,552 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 70,478 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 70,123 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 70,123 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2018 68,652 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 68,213 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 66,737 miles

engine management lamp illuminated

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 12 Nov 2015 65,239 miles

n/s/r shock absorber has light misting of oil

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

vehicle underside dry and showing surface corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2014 63,843 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 62,052 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 56,674 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 56,621 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 51,912 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front discs pitted

Pass 22 Mar 2010 47,361 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 44,165 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 39,209 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 39,209 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 31,776 miles

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

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

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 WBY is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WBY, 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 S300 WBY registered?

S300 WBY is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is S300 WBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S300 WBY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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