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S800 OBS

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

39,478 mi
Last recorded39,478 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS800 OBS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 39,478 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 39,372 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 39,168 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 38,676 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 38,627 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 38,549 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 38,452 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 38,223 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 37,850 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 37,849 miles

Stop lamp not working BOTH (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 37,270 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 36,588 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 35,571 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 34,992 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 33,072 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 30,380 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 28,583 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 26,790 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 24,371 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 21,466 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 19,926 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 19,926 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 10 May 2006 18,308 miles

ns wiper blade starting to split

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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S800 OBS is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 S800 OBS, 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 S800 OBS registered?

S800 OBS is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 13 June 2001.

Is S800 OBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S800 OBS shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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