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S88 CBY

2001 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

129,980 mi
Last recorded129,980 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS88 CBY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 129,980 miles

track car

Pass 25 Sep 2024 128,413 miles

modified for track use

Pass 20 Sep 2023 125,501 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 123,300 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 118,362 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHT CORROSION (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2021 118,362 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHT CORROSION (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 107,799 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 101,090 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 97,869 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 12 Aug 2017 94,348 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 86,722 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 80,551 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 73,619 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 67,082 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

all tyres worn slighty on inside edges

Pass 31 Jan 2013 67,082 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

all tyres worn slighty on inside edges

Pass 3 Aug 2012 64,619 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

nearside tyre is worn on iner edge

rear tyres are cracking

Pass 20 Jul 2011 59,112 miles

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

rear discs well corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2011 59,112 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear discs well corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2011 56,206 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 55,393 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 55,393 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 53,656 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 51,332 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 47,135 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 42,548 miles

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)

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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S88 CBY is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 S88 CBY, 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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S88 CBY is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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