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SN51 ECT

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

95,694 mi
Last recorded95,694 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 ECT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2020 95,694 miles

Brake performance not tested Rear brakes binding on/ wheel bearings and tyres not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output fronts and rears/ starting to show green light (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil/power streering leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear seats folded away at time of test

Pass 22 Feb 2019 91,834 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres starting to step on inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2018 141,635 miles

oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2018 141,633 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2017 135,441 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 135,441 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 134,992 miles

Nearside Front seat belt fraying

Pass 19 May 2015 130,660 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 130,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 128,538 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 119,007 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 111,149 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2011 111,149 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 101,888 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 101,736 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 91,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 91,268 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 82,783 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 74,296 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 65,812 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 65,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 59,896 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 59,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

strongley advise both front tyres are on 1.6mm in the center of tyre tread

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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SN51 ECT is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SN51 ECT, 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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SN51 ECT is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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