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Y512 DAB

2001 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

77,727 mi
Last recorded77,727 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY512 DAB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 77,727 miles

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

all tyres had low pressures - front and near side rear poor

corrosion to sills and inner sills - plastic outer sill covers

Pass 10 Jan 2017 77,041 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

battery corrosion

corrosion - under radiator - sills and inner sills -near side rear by suspension - exhaust

front tyres edge wear cracked suggest replacement

plastic oversills fitted can not check for corrosion

rear wiper split

Fail 3 Jan 2017 77,017 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

battery corrosion

corrosion - under radiator - sills and inner sills -near side rear by suspension - exhaust

front tyres edge wear cracked suggest replacement

plastic oversills fitted can not check for corrosion

rear wiper split

Pass 4 Jan 2016 74,307 miles

exhaust corrosion

front tyres cracks - near side front edge wear had low pressure

front wipers poor

near side front drive shaft boot signs of grease

off side front bumper - inner plastic arch - looseness noise

plastic oversills - off side rear sill corrosion

Fail 4 Jan 2016 74,307 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

exhaust corrosion

front tyres cracks - near side front edge wear had low pressure

front wipers poor

near side front drive shaft boot signs of grease

off side front bumper - inner plastic arch - looseness noise

plastic oversills - off side rear sill corrosion

Pass 10 Jan 2015 72,820 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust corrosion

near side front drive shaft boot clip signs of grease

near side front tyre had low pressure

noise from pully area

rear sills start of corrosion - plastic oversills

Pass 6 Jan 2014 69,197 miles

corrosion inc exhaust,suspension,rear sills(plastic covers)

possible brake back plate noise n/s/f

suspension bush play

Fail 3 Jan 2014 69,194 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

corrosion inc exhaust,suspension,rear sills(plastic covers)

o/s/r tyre screw low pressure & bad cracking

suspension bush play

Pass 12 Dec 2012 66,119 miles

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

exhaust corrosion

near side front inner drive shaft boot signs of grease

off side rear number plate light poor contact

plastic over sills

rear wiper split

Fail 12 Dec 2012 66,119 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust corrosion

near side front inner drive shaft boot signs of grease

off side rear number plate light poor contact

plastic over sills

rear wiper split

Pass 12 Jan 2012 63,517 miles

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

exhaust corrosion

off side rear number plate light suspect contact

oil/fluid over near side front

Fail 12 Jan 2012 63,517 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust corrosion

off side rear number plate light suspect contact

oil/fluid over near side front

Pass 9 Nov 2010 58,940 miles

near side front tyre edge wear

near side front chassis marks

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

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

off side rear number plate light suspect contact

Pass 8 Jul 2009 52,476 miles

front brake pads getting down.

n/s/f previous accident repair,noise n/s/f drive?

rear exhaust corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2008 48,511 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 43,984 miles

exhaust corrosion

front bumper marks

pully noise

rear number plate lights suspect contact

rear wiper split

Pass 12 Jun 2006 39,267 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)

exhaust corrosion

rear tyres cracking also n/s/r signs previous runflat damage

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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Y512 DAB is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y512 DAB, 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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Y512 DAB is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 April 2001.

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