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Y49 GDU

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,791 mi
Last recorded76,791 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY49 GDU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 76,791 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 76,725 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 76,694 miles

front disc innnerfaces corroded

gearbox oil leak

osf drop link slight play

osf right hand jet blocked but delivering enought water through left nozzel

Pass 2 Jun 2011 76,340 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 76,292 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

clutch pedal rubber missing

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs marked on inner edges

Pass 10 Jul 2010 75,160 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 67,494 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 55,580 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 42,283 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 42,281 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 31,994 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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Y49 GDU is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y49 GDU, 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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Y49 GDU is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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