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Y557 DAB

2001 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

129,428 mi
Last recorded129,428 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY557 DAB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 129,428 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump washer (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 129,317 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 129,317 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 129,295 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 128,488 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 127,526 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 123,503 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 117,465 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 106,980 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 102,269 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 102,269 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 92,037 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 88,087 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 81,343 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 80,192 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 74,273 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 62,048 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 48,561 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 48,561 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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Y557 DAB is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y557 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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What year was Y557 DAB registered?

Y557 DAB is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y557 DAB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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