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SJ51 NZC

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,078 mi
Last recorded125,078 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 NZC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2017 125,078 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Top mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 115,189 miles

General corrosion

Rear suspension bush perishing

Fail 9 Jun 2016 115,187 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe leaking FRPNT TO REAR (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking FRONT TO REAR (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc OUTER (2.4.G.4e)

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

FRONT BRAKE PAD WEAR

GENERAL CORROSION

REAR SUSPENSION AND SUBFRAME BUSH PERISHING

Pass 12 Jun 2015 105,819 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 93,077 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 86,767 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 86,767 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 81,373 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 74,794 miles

o/s/r tyre has a puncture.

Both rear tyres are perished.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/r tyre has a 2000 dot code.

n/s/r tyre is worn to 3mm of tread.

o/s/r tyre has run-flat damage on inner wall.

o/s/r tyre is worn to 2mm of tread.

Pass 30 Nov 2009 68,501 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 68,501 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 61,033 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 55,620 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 43,707 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 NZC is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SJ51 NZC, 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 NZC is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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