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X956 YEL

2001 Subaru Impreza GX AWD

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,155 mi
Last recorded134,155 miles
Recorded on8 May 2020
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza GX AWD86,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX956 YEL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza GX AWD
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2020 134,155 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2011 128,224 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to rear brake discs

Fail 28 Apr 2011 128,212 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 Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 10 Apr 2010 111,460 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

plastic sill fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2009 99,109 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front discs lipped

engine management light was on

Fail 11 Apr 2009 99,093 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

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

Front discs lipped

Pass 27 Mar 2008 90,073 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 90,069 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 70,171 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 61,733 miles

rear pads getting low

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
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X956 YEL is a 2001 Subaru Impreza GX AWD in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X956 YEL, 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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X956 YEL is a 2001 Subaru Impreza GX AWD, first registered on 30 January 2001.

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