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Y475 BAR

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,646 mi
Last recorded168,646 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY475 BAR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 168,646 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 160,714 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2023 160,710 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid brake calliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 152,316 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 147,954 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material t junction to o/s/r flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 144,304 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 137,686 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 132,431 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

check engine light on

Pass 14 Mar 2017 131,303 miles

sports exhaust system fitted (noisey)

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

sports cat fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2017 131,303 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

sports cat fitted

sports exhaust system fitted (noisey)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 124,500 miles

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

all tyres wearing on inner edge

sports cat and exhaust system fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2015 116,002 miles

sports exhaust fitted (noisey)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 107,880 miles

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

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

sports exhaust fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2013 103,827 miles

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 103,827 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 93,181 miles

rear fog light slightly discoloured

Fail 1 Mar 2012 93,181 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres badly cracked and perished

rear fog light slightly discoloured

Pass 1 Feb 2011 80,555 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 80,449 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

rear tyres perished.front brake discs poor inner edge.

Pass 19 Jan 2010 72,050 miles

N/S Number Plate Bulb Dim

Fail 18 Jan 2010 72,048 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S Number Plate Bulb Dim

Pass 23 Jan 2009 67,518 miles

N/S Number Plate Light Dim (Still Works)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 16 May 2007 59,073 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 52,281 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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Y475 BAR is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y475 BAR, 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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Y475 BAR is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 April 2001.

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