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Y489 HPE

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,902 mi
Last recorded115,902 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY489 HPE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 115,902 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 115,129 miles

eml light on

Fail 21 Nov 2016 115,113 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 106,682 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)

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 2 Nov 2015 106,682 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 5 Nov 2014 99,267 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2014 99,241 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 90,218 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Parking brake (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre low inner and outer

Fail 18 Oct 2013 90,218 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 76,550 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 64,220 miles

Disc surface rust

Near side front tyre side wall slightly damaged

Oil filler cap missing

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 61,519 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 58,180 miles

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

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

centre rear seatbelt slow to return

Fail 4 Apr 2008 53,211 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 53,211 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 41,973 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 45,990 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 45,990 miles

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

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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Y489 HPE is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y489 HPE, 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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Y489 HPE is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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