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Y665 XEC

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

138,048 mi
Last recorded138,048 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY665 XEC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 138,048 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 125,087 miles

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

free travel on handbrake

os rear disc corroded

os rear tyre tread damaged

Fail 9 Apr 2014 125,083 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

free travel on handbrake

os rear disc corroded

os rear tyre tread damaged

Fail 6 Mar 2014 121,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

free travel on handbrake lever

os rear brake disc corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2013 114,605 miles

Front 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)

o/s/r door handle missing

Pass 3 Dec 2011 111,569 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 111,567 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 101,537 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 101,537 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 92,211 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 92,211 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 71,201 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 69,198 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 62,020 miles

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

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

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

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 XEC is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y665 XEC, 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 XEC is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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