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SP51 DLU

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,170 mi
Last recorded81,170 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 DLU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2015 81,170 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Additional braking device insecure (3.6.I.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 78,319 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 72,743 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Fail 9 Feb 2012 72,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 63,879 miles

n/s/f headlight lense cracked

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f strut top bearn slightly stiff

Fail 7 Oct 2010 63,874 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f headlight lense cracked

o/s/f strut top bearn slightly stiff

Pass 9 Oct 2009 58,949 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

nearside headlamp cracked

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2008 48,747 miles

front number plate cracked at fixing screw

Pass 11 Apr 2007 36,504 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 36,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside headlamp slightly damaged

Pass 15 Apr 2006 33,631 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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SP51 DLU is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SP51 DLU, 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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SP51 DLU is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is SP51 DLU safe to buy?

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