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Y558 SWR

2001 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,282 mi
Last recorded122,282 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY558 SWR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 122,282 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Chassis legs (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Chassis leg. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 116,241 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 116,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 111,917 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 111,917 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 108,797 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 108,797 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 105,772 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 105,731 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 102,444 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 102,413 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 96,573 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 87,502 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 87,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2010 76,107 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 76,107 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 65,472 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 59,504 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 58,343 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 45,319 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 32,963 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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Y558 SWR is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y558 SWR, 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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Y558 SWR is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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