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VA51 YXR

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,793 mi
Last recorded88,793 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 YXR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 88,793 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 83,733 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 83,626 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 83,495 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 80,862 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 76,544 miles

front and rear brake disks pitted

Fail 22 Feb 2011 73,444 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 73,444 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 69,942 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 64,454 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 64,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 57,560 miles

Coolant leak

engine light on

Fail 11 Dec 2007 57,560 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine light on

Pass 8 Dec 2006 51,624 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 51,624 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 46,581 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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VA51 YXR is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VA51 YXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VA51 YXR registered?

VA51 YXR is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 December 2001.

Is VA51 YXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA51 YXR shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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