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SV51 DME

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,771 mi
Last recorded175,771 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV51 DME
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 175,771 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 175,771 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 169,432 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 169,159 miles

corrosion to underside and exposed components

Pass 9 Aug 2016 168,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jan 2015 162,961 miles

Nearside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 150,066 miles

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

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

front brake discs are slightly worn

nearside mirror is broken

offside front tyre is wearing on inside edge

Fail 23 Jan 2014 149,871 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs are slightly worn

nearside mirror is broken

offside front tyre is wearing on inside edge

Pass 5 Feb 2013 132,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 132,305 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 116,216 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 116,213 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 3 Feb 2011 101,488 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s rear brake discs pitted

Fail 31 Jan 2011 101,478 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring damaged by excessive heat (2.4.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring damaged by excessive heat (2.4.C.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/s and n/s rear brake discs pitted

Pass 3 Feb 2010 91,104 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 80,346 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 80,346 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 67,319 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 55,330 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Aug 2006 55,295 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s wiper blade worn

Pass 21 Dec 2005

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
Full Subaru Impreza reliability report

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SV51 DME 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 66.7%.

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 SV51 DME, 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 SV51 DME registered?

SV51 DME is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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