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Y481 HEC

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

125,875 mi
Last recorded125,875 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY481 HEC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2013 125,875 miles

nearside front tyre balled outside edge

offside front tyre tread low on outeredge

Fail 16 Jan 2013 125,875 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front tyre balled outside edge

offside front tyre tread low on outeredge

Pass 16 Jan 2012 110,282 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 110,282 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 96,502 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 83,297 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 75,854 miles

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

sidewall damage on both front tyres

Pass 20 May 2008 72,796 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 72,796 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f n/s/f n/s/r tyres side walls damaged

Pass 21 May 2007 64,358 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 64,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY ADVISE FULL SUSPENSION AND STEERING GEOMETRY INSPECTION

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2006 55,576 miles

n/s wiper blade small split

Fail 10 May 2006 55,324 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s wiper blade small split

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 HEC is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y481 HEC, 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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Y481 HEC is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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