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SD51 ALU

2001 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

112,619 mi
Last recorded112,619 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD51 ALU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2018 112,619 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear inner and outer arches within 30cm (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 110,683 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 110,654 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged near tank (7.2.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 110,179 miles

sills obstructed by plastic skirts

under side painted with black sealer

Pass 11 Jul 2015 108,458 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 106,405 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

FRont wiper blades deteriorated/passenger blade split.

Front roadsprings not seated correctly.

Fuel filler neck/fuel tank straps corroded.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

One Exhaust hanger at rear not fitted.

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 106,400 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust system corroded.

FRont wiper blades deteriorated/passenger blade split.

Front roadsprings not seated correctly.

Fuel filler neck/fuel tank straps corroded.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

One Exhaust hanger at rear not fitted.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 99,141 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 99,130 miles

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

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

front and rear subframes corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

slight play on o/s steering arm

Pass 9 Jul 2012 95,050 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 87,128 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 79,457 miles

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

driverside front mirror glass cracked,not effecting the view to the rear.

Pass 11 Jul 2009 71,928 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 63,977 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 56,024 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

front tyres low and worn on inner edges (advise)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 47,869 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 43,185 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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SD51 ALU is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SD51 ALU, 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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SD51 ALU is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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