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SM51 ODE

2001 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

144,034 mi
Last recorded144,034 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 ODE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2018 144,034 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 142,759 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 141,156 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 139,234 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all on vehicle (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal pipe ends (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 139,198 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all on vehicle (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal pipe ends (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 133,987 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 133,985 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 125,211 miles

exhaust corroded at parts

Pass 3 Aug 2013 125,142 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

front tyres soft

n/s/r tyre cracking

rear diff mount front bushes soft

Pass 19 Dec 2012 121,793 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 121,793 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 113,004 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 99,210 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 79,216 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 66,219 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 66,219 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 59,683 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 53,197 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 ODE is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SM51 ODE, 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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SM51 ODE is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 December 2001.

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