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Y457 GDW

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

95,312 mi
Last recorded95,312 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY457 GDW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 95,312 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 92,154 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

surface rust to some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2017 88,111 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Inner sill slightly corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened Rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 81,769 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 81,769 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 75,249 miles

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

offside rear light damaged

Fail 22 Jul 2015 75,248 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

both rear backing plates rusted

offside rear light damaged

Pass 22 Jul 2014 69,128 miles

front number plate damaged

rear brake backing plates deterioated

Pass 22 Jul 2013 64,177 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 64,177 miles

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

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

eml light on dash

Pass 23 Jul 2012 55,806 miles

front tyres worn on edges

offside front tyre wall damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2011 50,880 miles

front wipers worn

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 18 Jul 2011 50,880 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs worn

front wipers worn

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear discs worn

Pass 26 Jul 2010 46,358 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 40,782 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 34,497 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 27,932 miles

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

offside front tyre has split to side wall not showing any ply cords

Pass 20 Jun 2006 22,544 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Jun 2006 22,544 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?

Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
4,996
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
72,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,062
Registration plate lamp not working 19,494
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,247
position lamp(s) not working 16,099
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15,281
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Y457 GDW is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y457 GDW, 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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Y457 GDW is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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