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Y553 PSP

2001 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,650 mi
Last recorded100,650 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY553 PSP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 100,650 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (3mm) (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2015 99,815 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine managment light on

exhaust corroded

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn (3mm)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 88,582 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)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s wiper slightly deteriorated

rear struts slightly corroded

rear subframe slightly corroded

very slight play front anti roll bar bushes

very slight play front anti roll bar link bushes

Fail 6 Aug 2014 88,581 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Trailing arm fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s wiper slightly deteriorated

rear struts slightly corroded

rear subframe slightly corroded

very slight play front anti roll bar bushes

very slight play front anti roll bar link bushes

Pass 15 Jul 2013 75,810 miles

Front brake discs worn

Fail 8 Jul 2013 75,810 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Front brake discs worn

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 65,617 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

unable to fully inspect expossed areas as protective covering fitted on brake pipes and travel internaly at rear of car,recomend to be checked at next service.

Fail 1 Aug 2012 65,617 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

unable to fully inspect expossed areas as protective covering fitted on brake pipes and travel internaly at rear of car,recomend to be checked at next service.

Pass 5 Aug 2011 62,503 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 62,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres inner tread area showing exessive wear recomend to be checked and rectified

Pass 5 Aug 2010 59,805 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 59,805 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2009 57,243 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 54,685 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 51,526 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 46,258 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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Y553 PSP is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y553 PSP, 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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Y553 PSP is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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