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SH51 XSL

2001 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

106,372 mi
Last recorded106,372 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH51 XSL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 106,372 miles

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

brake hoses ferrules rusty

cross member under radiator corroded away

most front and rear suspension parts very rusty

parking brake low in effort, brakes very rusty

service brake low in effort, rusty brakes

Fail 8 Jul 2016 106,366 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside wall split (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside wall split (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

brake hoses ferrules rusty

cross member under radiator corroded away

most front and rear suspension parts very rusty

service brake low in effort, rusty brakes

Pass 23 Jun 2015 106,148 miles

engine light on

underside of vehicle generaly corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2015 104,971 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

possible exhaust blow from front pipe

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 18 May 2015 104,264 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 95,049 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 95,049 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2013 85,375 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 80,716 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 80,716 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 72,629 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2010 63,303 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 53,568 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 53,568 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 48,146 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Oct 2008 48,146 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 47,577 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 41,101 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 32,016 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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SH51 XSL is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SH51 XSL, 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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SH51 XSL is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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