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Y179 KCS

2001 Subaru Impreza GX AWD

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,545 mi
Last recorded132,545 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza GX AWD86,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY179 KCS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza GX AWD
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2016 132,545 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 132,528 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 130,433 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 122,510 miles

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

nail n/s/r o/s/r tyres

Pass 23 Sep 2011 117,219 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 117,218 miles

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

Battery insecure

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 111,081 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 108,807 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 98,652 miles

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

n/s/r inner c/v boot insecure

Fail 3 Aug 2007 98,652 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/r inner c/v boot insecure

Pass 9 Aug 2006 67,298 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
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Y179 KCS is a 2001 Subaru Impreza GX AWD in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y179 KCS, 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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What year was Y179 KCS registered?

Y179 KCS is a 2001 Subaru Impreza GX AWD, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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