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Y47 JGS

2001 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,494 mi
Last recorded123,494 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY47 JGS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2014 123,494 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s and o/s front brake discs pited

oil leak

n/s front tyre cracking

Pass 12 Jun 2013 116,988 miles

all brake discs corroded

both front tyres on 3mm of tread and worn on inner edges

n/s/r tyre on 3mm of tread

o/s/f front washer poor

o/s/r tyre on 2-3mm of tread worn on edges

Pass 3 Oct 2011 115,191 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 115,097 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 107,672 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs in poor condition on inner face

Pass 28 Sep 2009 100,140 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 94,790 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 94,790 miles

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

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

Nearside rear wheel is damaged

Pass 31 Aug 2007 91,129 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 91,040 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2006 85,777 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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Y47 JGS is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y47 JGS, 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 Y47 JGS registered?

Y47 JGS is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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