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WA51 BSV

2001 Subaru Impreza GX AWD

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

160,086 mi
Last recorded160,086 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza GX AWD86,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 BSV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza GX AWD
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 160,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 160,086 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 153,994 miles

Front exhaust corroded but not blowing

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

engine light on

Pass 22 Jul 2016 149,121 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 144,810 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 144,810 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 137,560 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 137,560 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 131,519 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light on dashboard

Pass 1 Aug 2012 125,358 miles

Engine light on dash

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 119,219 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 113,590 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 107,494 miles

engine managment lamp on idicating a fault

Pass 2 Aug 2008 109,492 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 109,492 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 94,910 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 88,338 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza GX AWD?

Based on 3,595 MOT tests across 290 vehicles.

72.4%
Pass Rate
6,756
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
290
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 172
position lamp(s) not working 125
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 105
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 93
Registration plate lamp not working 85
Full Subaru Impreza GX AWD reliability report

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WA51 BSV is a 2001 Subaru Impreza GX AWD in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2001 Subaru Impreza GX AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 86,095 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza GX AWD fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 172 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WA51 BSV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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WA51 BSV is a 2001 Subaru Impreza GX AWD, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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