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Y478 MEN

2001 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,028 mi
Last recorded86,028 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY478 MEN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2012 86,028 miles

front discs are in poor condition

o/s rear tyre badly cracked

Fail 11 May 2012 86,017 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake fluid level low

front discs are in poor condition

o/s rear tyre badly cracked

oil leak

Pass 6 May 2011 76,253 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nsr tyre worn

osf tyre worn

osr pad worn

Fail 6 May 2011 76,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nsr tyre worn

osf tyre worn

osr pad worn

Fail 10 Sep 2010 72,742 miles

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

front brakes slightly binding

osr shock damp

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2010 72,742 miles

front brakes slightly binding

osr shock damp

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2009 68,974 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 64,120 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 64,120 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 59,251 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 53,932 miles

clutch pedal antislip rubber missing.

plastic sill covers fitted, sills not checked for corrosion.

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 MEN is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y478 MEN, 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 Y478 MEN registered?

Y478 MEN is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 April 2001.

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