MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,919 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box to middle section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Clutch pedal rubber missing.
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Both rear brake hoses need securing not fixed as should be. (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Clutch pedal rubber missing.
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Both rear brake hoses need securing not fixed as should be. (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting turret top at the very to in front of leg top (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting turret top at the very to in front of leg top (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face excessively worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face excessively worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Two brake pipes going into union excessively corrode. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner sill, welded plate does not have a continues welding around circumference of plate. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn worn and corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn worn and corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength quarter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability mounting bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability mounting bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside rear and offside rear corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly on inner edges (both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside front tyre worn outside edge
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear tyre worn inside edge
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear exhaust box outer layer corroded
rear pads worn
slight damaged offside and nearside rear wheel rims
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear exhaust box outer layer corroded
rear pads worn
slight damaged offside and nearside rear wheel rims
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front brake discs are pitted, o/s rear tyre is close to limit, rear exhaust slightly deteriorated.
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
stone chip at n/s/f of windscreen
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyre sidewalls starting to perish
wiper blades starting to smear
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
both rear tyres starting to perish/crack (no cord or ply showing)
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W8 UPA is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.
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 W8 UPA, 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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W8 UPA is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 January 2001.
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