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Y478 KSF

2001 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,053 mi
Last recorded80,053 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY478 KSF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 80,053 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear lower link arm bushes have slight play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 72,661 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

nearside front tyre low

offside front tyre has cuts in inner sidewall

Pass 27 Oct 2014 69,207 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside front inner arm damaged

Offside front inner arm slightly damaged

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 69,207 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 66,007 miles

Both rear tyres extremely feathered!

Coolant leak (expansion tank, steel top and poss pressure cap)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 66,007 miles

Both rear tyres extremely feathered!

Coolant leak (expansion tank, steel top and poss pressure cap)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 62,499 miles

Advise front and rear brake disc deteriation.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 62,499 miles

Advise front and rear brake disc deteriation.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 60,146 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 53,443 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 44,515 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 37,298 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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Y478 KSF is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y478 KSF, 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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Y478 KSF is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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