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W888 DYO

2001 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,041 mi
Last recorded92,041 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW888 DYO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 92,041 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2026 92,041 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 89,321 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 86,493 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 85,119 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 81,850 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 81,850 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 78,250 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 71,335 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 71,318 miles

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

Front Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 71,214 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 71,214 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 71,198 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 70,703 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 66,490 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 66,490 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 65,080 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 63,597 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 60,714 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 57,905 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 54,714 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 51,034 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

covers on outer sills obstructing view.

Pass 16 Aug 2008 45,806 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 39,855 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 39,679 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 31,576 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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W888 DYO 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 W888 DYO, 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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W888 DYO is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 January 2001.

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