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Y679 VOJ

2001 Subaru Impreza

Yellow Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2023
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

145,841 mi
Last recorded145,841 miles
Recorded on21 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY679 VOJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 May 2022 145,841 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and back corroded but not holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody corroded but not holed

Pass 25 May 2021 143,348 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under body rusty

Fail 20 May 2021 143,348 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under body rusty

Fail 17 Oct 2019 143,043 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded All (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases All (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floorv (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floorv (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under body rusty

Pass 26 Oct 2018 135,550 miles

paint under seal under car

Fail 2 Mar 2016 135,442 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion present under body to floors suspension components and subframes

temp repair offside door mirror

Fail 19 Dec 2015 135,431 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 133,256 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2014 133,253 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 130,335 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 130,332 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 129,744 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 129,743 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 127,853 miles

offside door mirror cover damaged......

offside rear tyre...........

Fail 6 Dec 2011 127,849 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

offside door mirror cover damaged......

offside rear tyre...........

Pass 29 Nov 2010 121,322 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Nov 2010 121,229 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 107,075 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 95,228 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 83,424 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight cut n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 May 2006 68,837 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 68,837 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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Y679 VOJ is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Yellow with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 Y679 VOJ, 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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Y679 VOJ is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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