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Y554 DAB

2001 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,883 mi
Last recorded90,883 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY554 DAB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2024 90,883 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fuel hose deteriorated fuel filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2023 87,294 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1956015 (5.2.3 (e))

many different areas of age related corrosion developing

Fail 2 Aug 2023 87,287 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front end inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

many different areas of age related corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2022 82,523 miles

Nearside Rear bumper loose

Pass 19 Jul 2021 76,069 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 71,811 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 65,946 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe before and after hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe before and after hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 61,901 miles

Coolant leak by bottom hose to rad ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 61,889 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Coolant leak by bottom hose to rad ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2017 56,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm on outer and inner of tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 May 2017 56,597 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm on outer and inner of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2016 52,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 3mm on inner of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2015 47,160 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2014 42,519 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 37,609 miles

Exhaust tailbox corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre perished

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 37,609 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust tailbox corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre perished

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 32,927 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre perishing on outer sidewall

rear silencer corroding

Fail 11 Apr 2012 32,927 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f tyre perishing on outer sidewall

rear silencer corroding

Pass 19 Apr 2011 28,377 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 25,451 miles

side wall perished offside front tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2009 22,549 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 19,889 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 19,889 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 17,168 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 17,168 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

some cracking on sides walls of both front tyres and o/s/r tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2006 14,686 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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Y554 DAB is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y554 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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Y554 DAB is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 April 2001.

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