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Y185 XAV

2001 Subaru Impreza GX AWD

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

180,915 mi
Last recorded180,915 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza GX AWD86,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY185 XAV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza GX AWD
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 May 2016 180,915 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner outer from front to rear of (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner outer from front to rear of (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner outer from front to rear of (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner outer from front to rear of (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 169,879 miles

EXHAUST FOULING REAR AXLE CASE.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

OFFSIDE WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

REAR CHASSIS CORRODED.

Fail 2 Apr 2015 169,872 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

EXHAUST FOULING REAR AXLE CASE.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES.

OFFSIDE WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

REAR CHASSIS CORRODED.

Pass 9 Dec 2013 160,187 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

STRONGLY ADVISE; OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT DAMPER CASINGS CORRODED.

corrosion on chassis/ suspention components.

Fail 3 Dec 2013 160,186 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

STRONGLY ADVISE; OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT DAMPER CASINGS CORRODED.

corrosion on chassis/ suspention components.

Pass 11 Jul 2012 152,037 miles

Exhaust heat shields loose.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Slight noise from offside front wheel bearing.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wiper blades split

Fail 10 Jul 2012 152,030 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust heat shields loose.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Slight noise from offside front wheel bearing.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wiper blades split

Pass 4 Jul 2011 144,631 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s front lower stiffener corred to exss

Pass 11 Jun 2010 134,971 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jun 2010 134,971 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 128,448 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 128,448 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 111,527 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2008 111,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 97,796 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 90,612 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 82,932 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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Y185 XAV is a 2001 Subaru Impreza GX AWD in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 Y185 XAV, 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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Y185 XAV is a 2001 Subaru Impreza GX AWD, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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