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Y477 RBK

2001 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

56,606 mi
Last recorded56,606 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY477 RBK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 56,606 miles

rear sill has surface corrosion and rear sub frame

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2025 53,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust system corroded

rear sill corroded both section

Fail 10 Jan 2025 53,498 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

rear outer sills corroded both sides

Pass 9 Jan 2024 49,794 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2023 45,173 miles

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 10 Jan 2022 41,708 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 41,251 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 40,781 miles

exhaust back box heavily corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2018 39,447 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 38,954 miles

exhaust back box heavily corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2016 38,101 miles

exhaust back box section heavily corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2016 38,101 miles

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

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

exhaust back box section heavily corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2015 37,262 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 35,344 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 33,737 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 31,357 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 27,995 miles

10 spots of corrosion +rear exhaust

Pass 14 Apr 2010 23,741 miles

10 spots of corrosion see block plan + raer ex box

Pass 23 Apr 2009 21,568 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2008 17,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 17,708 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 14,878 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 12,924 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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Y477 RBK is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 Y477 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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What year was Y477 RBK registered?

Y477 RBK is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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