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SM51 OCV

2001 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

156,610 mi
Last recorded156,610 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2016 156,610 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Mechanical brake component locking device missing brake pad pin (3.5.1l)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear upper shocker mounts (2.4.A.3)

air con disconnected

body holed at fuel filler mount

brake fluid getting low

exhaust heat shield at tail pipe loose

front brake pipes corroded

front bumper slightly loose and damaged

front pads over 50% worn

front to rear brake pipe corroded at tank

fuel filler pipes very corroded

hoses at fuel canister clips corroded and weak

offside front brake discs slightly corroded

offside front track rod end gaitor starting to perish

rear brake pipes look poor but seem secure

Pass 23 Sep 2015 150,732 miles

exhaust hitting body

n/s/r tyre worn very low(215/45r17)

nearside front and offside rear tyres badly cut

1 front-rear brake pipe corroded

o/s/r tyre worn very low on inner edge

play in both rear drop links

play in offside rear hub

Fail 17 Sep 2015 150,536 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

1 front-rear brake pipe corroded

both front tyres badly cut

exhaust hitting body

n/s/r tyre worn very low(215/45r17)

o/s/f tyre worn very low

play in both rear drop links

Pass 18 Oct 2014 141,655 miles

brake servo pipe has clamp in wrong position

front - rear brake pipes corroded at body

split in induction pipe

Fail 9 Oct 2014 141,529 miles

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

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

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

brake servo pipe has clamp in wrong position

front - rear brake pipes corroded at body

n/s/r handbrake very poor

split in induction pipe

Pass 17 Oct 2013 132,744 miles

front discs corroded

front pads low

little brake effort from nearside rear

rear discs corroded

rear springs corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2013 132,744 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

brake fluid level on min

front discs corroded

front pads low

little brake effort from nearside rear

rear discs corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2012 123,442 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 115,129 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 115,129 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 112,175 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 111,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 101,575 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 88,072 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2009 87,914 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 71,998 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 70,223 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 59,796 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 OCV is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SM51 OCV, 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 OCV registered?

SM51 OCV is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 December 2001.

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