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Y487 DRC

2001 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,512 mi
Last recorded74,512 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY487 DRC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2012 74,512 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Temporary fuel cap fitted

battrey inscure

general corrosion underbody

Fail 16 Jan 2012 74,498 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear bumper insecure

Temporary fuel cap fitted

battrey inscure

general corrosion underbody

Pass 25 Jan 2011 68,273 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 55,838 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 80,484 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2008 80,481 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2008 80,432 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 53,253 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Oct 2007 53,253 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 47,524 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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Y487 DRC is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y487 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 Y487 DRC registered?

Y487 DRC is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y487 DRC safe to buy?

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