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SUB 118Y

2001 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

177,849 mi
Last recorded177,849 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUB 118Y
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2015 177,849 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2014 172,459 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 163,855 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 157,199 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)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 154,744 miles

both rear tyres perished and close to ware bars

brake fluid below max

coolant leak near side front by radiator

near side inner cv boot split and greasey

slight oil leak rear diffretial

Fail 4 Jun 2011 154,744 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres perished and close to ware bars

brake fluid below max

coolant leak near side front by radiator

near side inner cv boot split and greasey

slight oil leak rear diffretial

Pass 12 Jun 2010 150,750 miles

both front inner cv boots split

front cross member corroded

heat shield on exhaust by cat rattles

Pass 13 Jun 2009 139,957 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shields loose

power steering rack damp with fluid, possibly indicating slight leak

Fail 13 Jun 2009 139,957 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust heat shields loose

power steering rack damp with fluid, possibly indicating slight leak

Pass 13 Jun 2008 131,131 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 131,131 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 13 Jun 2008 131,121 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Mar 2007 121,351 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 121,351 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2006 112,471 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

n/s/r and both front tyres 2.5mm in centre but o/s/f worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre 1. 8mm

rear silencer outter cover rusty

Pass 3 Apr 2006 112,471 miles

n/s/r and both front tyres 2.5mm in centre but o/s/f worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre 1. 8mm

rear silencer outter cover rusty

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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SUB 118Y is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SUB 118Y, 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 SUB 118Y registered?

SUB 118Y is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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