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Y556 HPE

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

179,637 mi
Last recorded179,637 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY556 HPE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 179,637 miles

Front stone chip

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 179,559 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside 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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both outer sills covered by plastic trims

rear brake pads low

Pass 26 Aug 2021 173,918 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

chips in screen

front no plate cracked

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2020 171,428 miles

Rear inner wheel arches corroded and holed

Pass 14 Nov 2018 167,753 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 161,302 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre + back box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 153,483 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 153,483 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 145,392 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 145,382 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 144,188 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 143,101 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 134,427 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 124,339 miles

screen stone chipped

Pass 25 Sep 2010 119,020 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 117,498 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 114,666 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

one of two wassher jets not working on drivers sie

Fail 29 Sep 2008 114,666 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

one of two wassher jets not working on drivers sie

Pass 9 Aug 2007 108,793 miles

front registration plate damaged

stone damage screen. †poor wiper clearing action

Fail 9 Aug 2007 108,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front tyre treads worn very low inner edges

front registration plate damaged

stone damage front screen. †poor wiper clearing action

Pass 10 Aug 2006 89,081 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 89,023 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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Y556 HPE is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y556 HPE, 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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Y556 HPE is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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