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Y566 JPM

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

143,512 mi
Last recorded143,512 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY566 JPM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 143,512 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 143,363 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 143,350 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both strut top areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 142,306 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm bushes (marked with chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 140,341 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 135,347 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 130,525 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 124,991 miles

slight play offside front steering arm

Pass 29 Sep 2014 121,404 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 117,525 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 112,103 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 107,145 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2010 102,369 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 98,945 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 97,077 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 91,878 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 82,845 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 82,840 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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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Y566 JPM 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 88.9%.

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 Y566 JPM, 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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Y566 JPM is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 2 April 2001.

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