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Y471 WVL

2001 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

114,305 mi
Last recorded114,305 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY471 WVL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 114,305 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 114,302 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 112,096 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 110,303 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion n/s+o/s wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 May 2018 110,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s+o/s at 4 way unioun (3.6.B.2c)

Front Body has slight corrosion n/s+o/s wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

engine management lamp on

Pass 16 May 2017 106,371 miles

n/s/front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 12 May 2017 106,369 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s+o/s inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

n/s/front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 14 May 2016 101,923 miles

engine management lamp on

Fail 13 May 2016 101,921 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush n/s+o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush n/s+o/s (2.4.G.2)

engine management lamp on

Fail 15 May 2015 100,432 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

main brake pipes slightly corroded at ends

o/s/f tyre cut around sidewalls

o/s/r tyre cracking all around edges

Pass 15 May 2015 100,432 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

main brake pipes slightly corroded at ends

o/s/f tyre cut around sidewalls

o/s/r tyre cracking all around edges

Pass 1 Aug 2013 96,653 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 91,320 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 91,313 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2011 84,723 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 84,723 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 76,965 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 68,711 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 59,517 miles

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2008 59,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 52,769 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 52,720 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2006 48,833 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2006 48,833 miles

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

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

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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Y471 WVL is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y471 WVL, 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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Y471 WVL is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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