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Y581 BJW

2001 Subaru Impreza GX AWD

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,713 mi
Last recorded93,713 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza GX AWD86,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY581 BJW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza GX AWD
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 93,713 miles

corrosion in front brake discs

corrosion in subframes

product on headlight lenses

Pass 20 May 2015 93,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills covered

slight corrosion in exhaust system

Pass 20 May 2014 92,391 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

engine light on

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall has cuts but not reaching cords

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 May 2013 89,151 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2013 89,149 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 83,416 miles

engine light on

oil leak on rear diff

side sill covers fitted

Fail 22 May 2012 83,379 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

engine light on

offside front tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

oil leak on rear diff

side sill covers fitted

Pass 17 May 2011 77,027 miles

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

Oil leak from rear differential offside output flange/ driveshaft.

Pass 14 May 2010 71,134 miles

ecu light on

rear wiper defective

Pass 8 May 2009 65,314 miles

oil leak on rear diff

side sill covers fitted

Fail 6 May 2009 65,314 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

offside rear light lense damaged

oil leak on rear diff

side sill covers fitted

Pass 14 May 2008 59,163 miles

oil level low

side sill covers fitted

Pass 16 May 2007 53,733 miles

oil leak on rear diff

side sill covers fitted

Fail 16 May 2007 53,733 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

oil leak on rear diff

side sill covers fitted

Pass 25 May 2006 49,283 miles

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

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

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

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

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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Y581 BJW is a 2001 Subaru Impreza GX AWD in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y581 BJW, 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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Y581 BJW is a 2001 Subaru Impreza GX AWD, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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