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SP51 MUW

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

104,034 mi
Last recorded104,034 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2018 104,034 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished and worn on edges

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 99,602 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both front lower suspension arms are corroded but not excessive

offside wiper blade is split

Fail 30 Mar 2017 99,598 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened spring cup has collapsed (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both front lower suspension arms are corroded but not excessive

offside wiper blade is split

Pass 2 Mar 2016 91,767 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 91,767 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 85,457 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 85,451 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Clutch pedal rubber missing

N/s/f brake squeeling

Pass 9 Dec 2013 77,320 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre slight uneven wear

Pass 10 Dec 2012 68,602 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 29 Nov 2012 68,458 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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 Dec 2011 59,986 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 59,986 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 52,081 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 52,081 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 44,116 miles

front and rear discs pitted and pads low /

Pass 15 Dec 2008 38,632 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 34,630 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 29,647 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 29,647 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 24,076 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 24,076 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 MUW is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SP51 MUW, 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 SP51 MUW registered?

SP51 MUW is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 December 2001.

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