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S55 BYS

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,673 mi
Last recorded95,673 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 BYS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 95,673 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 91,250 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 91,250 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 82,773 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 82,671 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 79,754 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 73,476 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 67,885 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 67,884 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 60,099 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 50,705 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 50,209 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 43,907 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 37,227 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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S55 BYS is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S55 BYS, 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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S55 BYS is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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