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Y493 HEC

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,014 mi
Last recorded89,014 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY493 HEC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 89,014 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 86,893 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 86,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Feb 2011 86,531 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 75,613 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2008 65,484 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2007 53,697 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 35,152 miles

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 35,152 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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Y493 HEC is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y493 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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What year was Y493 HEC registered?

Y493 HEC is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 July 2001.

Is Y493 HEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y493 HEC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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