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Y562 BJW

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,029 mi
Last recorded141,029 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY562 BJW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 141,029 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 123,730 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 123,730 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 116,575 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 113,110 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 113,101 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 112,558 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside front lower marker light not working but not an obligatory lamp

Pass 20 Mar 2014 108,051 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Oil leak

emmisions do not meet uk limits

fuel pipe corroded

windscreen has sticker larger than 40mm in the swept area but not seriously afecting the drivers veiw

Fail 19 Mar 2014 108,042 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Oil leak

emmisions do not meet uk limits

fuel pipe corroded

windscreen has sticker larger than 40mm in the swept area but not seriously afecting the drivers veiw

Pass 29 Mar 2013 63,831 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 88,901 miles

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

headlamps wiring incorrect with dip and mainbeam

Pass 24 Mar 2011 82,051 miles

front tyres near limit

Pass 25 Mar 2010 69,511 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 56,960 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 44,914 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 44,914 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 41,795 miles

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

n/s rear tyre some damage to outer sidewall.

Pass 25 Jul 2006 36,664 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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Y562 BJW is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y562 BJW, 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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Y562 BJW is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 May 2001.

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