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V44 RAG

2001 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,495 mi
Last recorded121,495 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV44 RAG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 121,495 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 120,732 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 120,732 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 120,656 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 120,116 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

sills corroded

underside corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2021 117,751 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front slam panel corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside sill corroded

Offside sill corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2020 113,125 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 124,315 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 114,768 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

general surface corrosion

offside rear tyre perished

surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 25 Jan 2017 109,890 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 102,331 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance slightly dim (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance slightly dim (1.4.A.2e)

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

damage to both front lower sills

no brake test carried out

Fail 21 Jan 2016 102,228 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing ball joint nut split pin (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing ball joint nut split pin (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance slightly dim (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance slightly dim (1.4.A.2e)

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

damage to both front lower sills

no brake test carried out

Pass 13 Aug 2014 93,309 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 90,209 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 90,207 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 84,743 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 79,182 miles

front brake discs corroded & worn

Fail 6 Aug 2011 78,923 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

front brake discs corroded & worn

Pass 18 Aug 2010 73,223 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Aug 2010 73,213 miles

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

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 65,989 miles

both front tyres starting to wear at inner and outer edges

Pass 7 Aug 2008 59,058 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 50,352 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 44,389 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jul 2005 39,519 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2005 39,359 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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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V44 RAG is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V44 RAG, 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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V44 RAG is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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