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VO51 DHE

2001 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD

Purple Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

178,301 mi
Last recorded178,301 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD91,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 DHE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Sport AWD
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 178,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 178,283 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 165,426 miles

Nearside Front floor pan corroded outside of prescribed area

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

heavily undersealed

Fail 20 Feb 2018 165,408 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short lamda probe wiring (1.9.2b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. won't adjust (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front floor pan corroded outside of prescribed area

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

heavily undersealed

Fail 12 Oct 2017 165,232 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported flexy (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner cill ara (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

rear tyres only just clear of struts

Pass 6 Oct 2016 150,930 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 150,914 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 137,531 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2015 137,531 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 129,450 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 120,800 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 115,761 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 107,975 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 107,973 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 98,853 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 92,839 miles

unable to check sills because plastic covers

Pass 20 Sep 2008 84,326 miles

n/s/f inner driveshaft gaiter split

unable to sills because of plastic covers

Pass 22 Sep 2007 76,085 miles

rear wheel bearing noise!!

unable to check all testable items due to plastic covers

Pass 25 Sep 2006 67,709 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Sport AWD?

Based on 6,646 MOT tests across 875 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
6,848
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
875
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 390
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 343
Registration plate lamp not working 268
Registration plate lamp not working 235
position lamp(s) not working 212
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VO51 DHE is a 2001 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD in Purple with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2001 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 91,988 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 Sport AWD fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 390 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VO51 DHE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Sport AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Subaru Impreza Sport AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VO51 DHE is a 2001 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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