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Y459 RBK

2001 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

133,812 mi
Last recorded133,812 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY459 RBK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 133,812 miles

Coil spring corroded offside nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 6 Aug 2024 129,553 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 124,204 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

all underside corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2022 120,868 miles

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2022 120,857 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases several blows from joining flanges (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2021 118,396 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 111,589 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 111,586 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2019 97,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 97,343 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 82,692 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 82,518 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2017 75,645 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 18 Apr 2017 75,645 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge and perished

Pass 5 Nov 2015 64,117 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 63,908 miles

Front bumper insecure

front and rear suspension slightly corroded.

Pass 3 Dec 2013 63,110 miles

N/s/f brake binding

N/s/f inner cv gaitor leaking grease

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 61,771 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 58,559 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate partially obscured by detatchable towbar, but still legible

Fail 23 Nov 2011 59,557 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate partially obscured by detatchable towbar, but still legible

Fail 2 Dec 2010 56,411 miles

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 56,411 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 51,875 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 46,647 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 39,545 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 32,108 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 27,069 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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Y459 RBK is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 Y459 RBK, 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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Y459 RBK is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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