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Y481 DRC

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

112,301 mi
Last recorded112,301 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY481 DRC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 112,301 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 112,301 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 104,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 98,664 miles

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

nearside rear tyre age cracking

slight footbrake travel

Pass 9 Aug 2013 91,598 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 80,528 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 69,643 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 60,588 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 53,201 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 43,992 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 35,554 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 26,632 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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Y481 DRC is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 Y481 DRC, 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 Y481 DRC registered?

Y481 DRC is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 March 2001.

Is Y481 DRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y481 DRC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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