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W19 DBY

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,751 mi
Last recorded157,751 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW19 DBY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 157,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm tread and inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread and inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 157,750 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Not safe to be decelerometer tested due to shock absorber about to snap (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm tread and inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread and inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 152,860 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 151,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 148,564 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 148,537 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 138,913 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 133,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 127,674 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 127,672 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 121,405 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 121,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked castle nut missing pin (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing castle nut locking pin missing (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 114,288 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 108,893 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 104,296 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 99,829 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 92,842 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 87,597 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 81,306 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 74,701 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 68,959 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 60,146 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 50,547 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 44,829 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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W19 DBY is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W19 DBY, 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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W19 DBY is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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