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S450 OBY

2001 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

65,718 mi
Last recorded65,718 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS450 OBY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2013 65,718 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 64,260 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 60,943 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 57,242 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2010 57,242 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 50,876 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 45,727 miles

Oil leak

both wiper blades split

front no plate damaged

Pass 29 Nov 2006 39,088 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 34,494 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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S450 OBY is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S450 OBY, 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 S450 OBY registered?

S450 OBY is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 22 December 2001.

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The MOT history for S450 OBY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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