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Y507 XAS

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,354 mi
Last recorded139,354 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY507 XAS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2013 139,354 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

various bpipes slight corrosion, f/r susp rusty, exhaust rusty, bhoses rusty

Pass 27 Jul 2012 132,862 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2012 132,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2011 118,947 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 118,947 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 104,347 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 104,347 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 91,453 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 78,754 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 78,751 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 64,291 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jul 2006 49,775 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 49,775 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2005 37,489 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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Y507 XAS is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y507 XAS, 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 Y507 XAS registered?

Y507 XAS is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 August 2001.

Is Y507 XAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y507 XAS shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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