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Y468 RBK

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,854 mi
Last recorded66,854 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY468 RBK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2016 66,854 miles

advise connector for n/s/f indicator,, recommend check

advise, connector, n/s main beam headlamp

exhaust kat silencer rattle

o/s and n/s rear

suspect intermittent fault with air bag light,, ok at time of test

vehicle in "very good" condition

Fail 13 Aug 2016 66,854 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

advise connector for n/s/f indicator,, recommend check

advise, connector, n/s main beam headlamp

exhaust kat silencer rattle

o/s and n/s rear

suspect intermittent fault with air bag light,, ok at time of test

vehicle in "very good" condition

Pass 11 Aug 2015 66,698 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs, slight corrosion (3.5.1i)

exhaust kat silencer, baffles loose, recommend check

Fail 8 Aug 2015 66,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs, slight corrosion (3.5.1i)

exhaust kat silencer, baffles loose, recommend check

Pass 31 May 2013 66,106 miles

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

front tyres worn bold on inner edge

Fail 4 May 2012 65,210 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn low on inner edge

front pads worn low

Pass 4 May 2012 65,210 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edge

front pads worn low

Pass 24 May 2011 63,989 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 61,527 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 58,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres starting to perrish

Pass 21 May 2009 58,140 miles

both rear tyres starting to perrish

Pass 30 Apr 2008 52,828 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges nearing limit

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 22 Apr 2008 52,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres wearing on edges nearing limit

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 24 May 2007 49,048 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 May 2006 46,483 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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Y468 RBK is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y468 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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Y468 RBK is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 April 2001.

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