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S7 MLG

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

123,520 mi
Last recorded123,520 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS7 MLG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 123,520 miles

All metal fuel tubes heavily corroded

Both front strut top mounts nearly torn through.

Corrosion to both inner ands outer wheel arch rear

Corrosion to both inner sills to floors

Corrosion to both sill ends

Corrosion to bothy rear chassis legs around subframe mounts

Corrosion to coil springs

Corrosion to front floor pans

Corrosion to front subframe and mounting area

Corrosion to n/s/r shock body

Corrosion to rear Subframe. Front arm attachments heavily corroded

Front flexy's to callipers corroded

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splitting on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 May 2023 123,517 miles

Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Side lamp flashing (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

All metal fuel tubes heavily corroded

Both front strut top mounts nearly torn through.

Corrosion to both inner ands outer wheel arch rear

Corrosion to both inner sills to floors

Corrosion to both sill ends

Corrosion to bothy rear chassis legs around subframe mounts

Corrosion to coil springs

Corrosion to front floor pans

Corrosion to front subframe and mounting area

Corrosion to n/s/r shock body

Corrosion to rear Subframe. Front arm attachments heavily corroded

Front flexy's to callipers corroded

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splitting on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/f brake calliper badly corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2022 122,449 miles

Both front strut top mounts nearly split right through.

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

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to both inner sills

Corrosion to chassis rails rear

Corrosion to front and rear subframes

Corrosion to inner sills to floor pans

Corrosion to suspension arms rear

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall beginning to split no cord shown. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Plastic sill covers preventing full examination of vehicle

Fail 23 Feb 2022 122,428 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor to sill rusted through (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Both front strut top mounts nearly split right through.

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

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to both inner sills

Corrosion to chassis rails rear

Corrosion to front and rear subframes

Corrosion to inner sills to floor pans

Corrosion to suspension arms rear

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall beginning to split no cord shown. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Plastic sill covers preventing full examination of vehicle

Pass 18 Feb 2021 122,019 miles

Corrosion to front panel

Corrosion to front subframe

Corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch

Corrosion to rear chassis rails

Damage to o/s/r tyre looks like its been dragged

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front strut top mounts beginning to split

Heavy corrosion to rear subframe

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre 2mnm

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full examination of vehicle o/s/r attachment ripped out

corrosion to all coil springs

corrosion to both inner sills

corrosion to floor pan

fiberglass repair to o/s/r inner wheel arch

heavy corrosion to front and rear suspension arms

Fail 17 Feb 2021 122,018 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Corrosion to front panel

Corrosion to front subframe

Corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch

Corrosion to rear chassis rails

Damage to o/s/r tyre looks like its been dragged

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front strut top mounts beginning to split

Heavy corrosion to rear subframe

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre 2mnm

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full examination of vehicle o/s/r attachment ripped out

corrosion to all coil springs

corrosion to both inner sills

corrosion to floor pan

fiberglass repair to o/s/r inner wheel arch

heavy corrosion to front and rear suspension arms

Fail 13 Jan 2021 122,015 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened Rotted out (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

All brake backing plates rotted away

Corrosion to all coil springs

Corrosion to floor pans to sills

Corrosion to front panel

Corrosion to front subframe

Corrosion to inner sills

Corrosion to rear chassis rails

Damage to o/s/r tyre looks like its been dragged along

Front strut top mounts beginning to split

Heavy corrosion to rear subframe

Heavy corrosion to suspension arms front and rear

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front 2mm inner edge

Plastic covers fitted outer sills preventing full examination of vehicle

Restricted free movement to o/s/r brake

Some form of fiberglass repair to o/s/r wheel arch

Pass 14 Jan 2020 121,467 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 121,466 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2018 118,582 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear radius arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 29 Oct 2018 118,582 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working flickering (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill closure (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill closure (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear radius arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 21 Nov 2017 110,381 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 105,533 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 103,255 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 103,255 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 99,414 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 96,035 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2013 95,927 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge.

offside front tyre bald on inner edge.

Pass 19 Dec 2012 91,983 miles

H.I.D headlight bulbs fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2012 91,929 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

hid headlamp bulbs fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2012 91,903 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 88,092 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 88,092 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight brake judder

Pass 30 Nov 2010 81,658 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 81,648 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 68,264 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 61,976 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 61,976 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 54,090 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 46,360 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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S7 MLG is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S7 MLG, 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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S7 MLG is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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