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Y458 DWL

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

164,981 mi
Last recorded164,981 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY458 DWL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 164,981 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 164,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 156,918 miles

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

N/S mirror slightly insecure, advise repair

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear bumper insecure

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 156,918 miles

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

Offside passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

N/S mirror slightly insecure, advise repair

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear bumper insecure

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 148,239 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2013 148,239 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2012 138,469 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 138,469 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

n/s body damage

Pass 12 Nov 2011 128,315 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 12 Nov 2011 128,315 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 117,096 miles

n/s body damage

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2009 107,736 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 97,466 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 82,073 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 66,698 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 66,698 miles

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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Y458 DWL is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y458 DWL, 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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What year was Y458 DWL registered?

Y458 DWL is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 June 2001.

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