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V555 ACP

2001 Subaru Impreza

Purple Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

131,743 mi
Last recorded131,743 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV555 ACP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 131,743 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 126,867 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 126,813 miles

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective loose (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2023 125,199 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 125,015 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 124,192 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 123,669 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

cover sills fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2017 122,702 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 122,068 miles

o/s/f brake grabbing slightley

Pass 29 Aug 2013 121,082 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 116,197 miles

front tyres wearing edges

Pass 21 Jul 2011 108,733 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 108,730 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 94,559 miles

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

front discs corroded on inside

Fail 16 Jun 2010 94,559 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs corroded on inside

Pass 30 Sep 2009 82,479 miles

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

all brake discs slight corrosion

rear tyres slight uneven wear

Pass 9 Jan 2009 78,352 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 78,351 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 72,186 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 66,558 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 66,558 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 46,366 miles

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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V555 ACP is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Purple with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 V555 ACP, 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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V555 ACP is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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