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Y484 RBK

2001 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

129,393 mi
Last recorded129,393 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY484 RBK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 129,393 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 129,393 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 116,329 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 100,552 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jun 2015 100,552 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front number plate loose

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 94,973 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 77,203 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 77,203 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 73,112 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 64,611 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 56,240 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 51,363 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 51,363 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2008 43,739 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 43,739 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 39,769 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 38,763 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 38,327 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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Y484 RBK is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y484 RBK, 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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Y484 RBK is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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