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SF51 SAF

2001 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

86,222 mi
Last recorded86,222 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 SAF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2012 86,222 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wiper rubbers worn

Fail 21 May 2012 86,222 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wiper rubbers worn

Pass 11 May 2011 80,893 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2011 80,892 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Vehicle Identification Number not legible (6.3.5.a)

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 20 May 2010 77,259 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 77,259 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 May 2009 69,613 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 20 Mar 2008 61,332 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 61,332 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 61,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 37,482 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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SF51 SAF is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 SF51 SAF, 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 SF51 SAF registered?

SF51 SAF is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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