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SN51 FUY

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

139,317 mi
Last recorded139,317 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2020 139,317 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 124,917 miles

Exhaust system leaking front non excessive at present

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner wall perished also (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner wall perished also (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside/Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside/Offside inner sills at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 119,729 miles

Exhaust leak at front but not excessive

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 115,450 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 115,287 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Full subframe (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 110,134 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 107,690 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 107,690 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 102,271 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 95,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

radiator leaking

Pass 2 Aug 2012 88,443 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 76,648 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 76,644 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 76,361 miles

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

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front brakes worn very low, nail in offside front tyre, screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2010 70,165 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

slight marks on front discs.

Fail 18 Aug 2010 70,165 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

slight marks on front discs.

Fail 24 Aug 2009 66,154 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 66,154 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 64,334 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 55,626 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 48,002 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 379,621 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

plate light bulb replaced

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 FUY is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SN51 FUY, 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 FUY is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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