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Y579 BJW

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,590 mi
Last recorded85,590 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY579 BJW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 85,590 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 85,590 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower arm (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower arm (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 May 2013 77,691 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2013 77,691 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 60,697 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 60,697 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 52,158 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

inner face of front disc,s slightly corroded. advise brake service

Pass 19 Mar 2008 49,625 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 43,875 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 43,875 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 May 2006 35,280 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 27,268 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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Y579 BJW is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y579 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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Y579 BJW is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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