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SV51 DSZ

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,119 mi
Last recorded87,119 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 87,119 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 87,095 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 87,091 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 87,090 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 86,941 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 12 May 2015 86,941 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 86,139 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 85,499 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 May 2013 85,494 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)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 May 2012 82,515 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 78,955 miles

handbrake efforts low borderline

n/s/f tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2010 77,788 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 77,687 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2009 77,667 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 71,295 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 66,154 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 52,163 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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SV51 DSZ is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DSZ, 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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SV51 DSZ is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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