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SM51 OBW

2001 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

79,004 mi
Last recorded79,004 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 OBW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2014 79,004 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Jul 2014 79,003 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 65,269 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 65,045 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 55,938 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 46,964 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 33,042 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 25,514 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 21,630 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 17,402 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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SM51 OBW is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SM51 OBW, 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 SM51 OBW registered?

SM51 OBW is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 November 2001.

Is SM51 OBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM51 OBW shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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