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Y668 AAM

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

121,374 mi
Last recorded121,374 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY668 AAM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 121,374 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 151,300 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 147,201 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 147,184 miles

Nearside 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2022 143,109 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2021 141,149 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 May 2021 141,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

brake judder noted on road test

Pass 29 Apr 2020 138,821 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 135,727 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 135,711 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

limited reserve travel on parking brake lever

Pass 8 May 2018 131,727 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 15 May 2017 123,886 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine management light on

Fail 15 May 2017 123,886 miles

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

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

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle both rear (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine management light on

Pass 8 Feb 2016 115,113 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 101,864 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre outer tyre wall damaged and worn low on inside edge .Exhaust pipe rubbing diff

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 101,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre outer tyre wall damaged and worn low on inside edge .Exhaust pipe rubbing diff

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 96,347 miles

offside front and nearside rear tyres have slight damage to outer sidewalls

offside front brake disc inner face heavily corroded and pitted

Fail 4 Oct 2013 96,270 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both rear and nearside front tyres slight kerb damage to sidewalls

rear pads wearing thin

Pass 12 Sep 2012 93,519 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine MIL light on

n/s/r tyre outer wall damaged

o/s/f fog light lens damaged

Fail 11 Sep 2012 93,519 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine MIL light on

n/s/r tyre outer wall damaged

o/s/f fog light lens damaged

Pass 16 Jun 2011 84,628 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 77,110 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 64,881 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 56,242 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 48,154 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 42,320 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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Y668 AAM is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 Y668 AAM, 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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Y668 AAM is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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