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SJ51 AZL

2001 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

114,689 mi
Last recorded114,689 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 AZL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 114,689 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both rear inner sills corroded but not holed(jacking points) (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 107,164 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo to front pipe flange (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

both front indicators showing slight white light

exhaust rubber not fitted at back box but system still supported

front brake pads low

timing belt cover missing

Pass 16 Jul 2015 104,096 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 104,096 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 93,868 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 93,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 84,940 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 84,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 786,027 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 64,374 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 67,433 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 60,082 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 56,264 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 53,982 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 49,452 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 43,397 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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SJ51 AZL is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SJ51 AZL, 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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SJ51 AZL is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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