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Y665 RTU

2001 Subaru Impreza

Yellow Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

133,070 mi
Last recorded133,070 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY665 RTU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2024 133,070 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 126,807 miles

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

General underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2020 123,396 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under body and suspension components covered in under seal

Fail 17 Sep 2020 123,395 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened linkage broken in half (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under body and suspension components covered in under seal

Pass 4 Dec 2019 118,087 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sub-frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sills cover

Fail 30 Nov 2019 118,085 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/r & o/s/r upper shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n.s.r & o/s/r jacking sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sills covers fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2018 109,983 miles

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

sun strip fitted but view not impaired

Fail 28 Sep 2018 109,938 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalyst blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded joint to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail to out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded joint to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts lambda wiring fouling driveshaft (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

1x abs pump mounting bolt missing

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi pipe to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi pipe to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear wheel has excessive positive camber

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

sun strip fitted but view not impaired

Pass 28 Sep 2017 98,290 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 87,583 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 70,124 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 60,392 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 57,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

all tyres perished

Pass 15 Oct 2013 57,573 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 16 Oct 2012 55,308 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 52,505 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 48,316 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 44,652 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 42,892 miles

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)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 40,236 miles

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

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)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 36,362 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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Y665 RTU is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Yellow with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y665 RTU, 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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Y665 RTU is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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