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Y557 DRC

2001 Subaru Impreza GX AWD

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

95,276 mi
Last recorded95,276 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza GX AWD86,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY557 DRC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza GX AWD
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 95,276 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front TYRE PERISHED 195/60/15

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ALL SIDELAMPS DO NOT WORK WITHOUT IGNITION ON AND CUSTOMER SAYS ITS ALWAYS BEEN LIKE THIS

Fail 19 Mar 2020 95,272 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded AS MARKED (1.1.11 (c))

Position lamp not working ALL SIDELAMPS NOT WORKING WITH IGNITION OFF (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front TYRE PERISHED 195/60/15

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 92,814 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 88,389 miles

engine management warning light on

Pass 22 Mar 2017 84,543 miles

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

engine management warning light on

Pass 1 Apr 2016 79,748 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 74,461 miles

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

deep cut in n/s/f tyre outer wall

Fail 20 Mar 2015 74,461 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

deep cut in n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 9 Apr 2014 72,264 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 68,116 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 66,295 miles

Off-side rear brake disc corroded.

Fail 27 Mar 2012 66,294 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Off-side rear brake disc corroded.

Pass 28 Mar 2011 64,810 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 64,810 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 58,104 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 52,833 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 48,761 miles

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 48,761 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 42,839 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 39,204 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 33,702 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza GX AWD?

Based on 3,595 MOT tests across 290 vehicles.

72.4%
Pass Rate
6,756
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
290
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 172
position lamp(s) not working 125
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 105
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 93
Registration plate lamp not working 85
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Y557 DRC is a 2001 Subaru Impreza GX AWD in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2001 Subaru Impreza GX AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 86,095 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza GX AWD fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 172 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y557 DRC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza GX AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Subaru Impreza GX AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y557 DRC is a 2001 Subaru Impreza GX AWD, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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