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Y681 MVT

2001 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,464 mi
Last recorded128,464 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY681 MVT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 128,464 miles

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2017 121,010 miles

Engine and gearbox under trays fitted

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Aug 2017 120,999 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Engine and gearbox under trays fitted

Engine oil low prior to testing

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2016 112,646 miles

Engine undertray fitted

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2016 112,626 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine undertray fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2015 102,444 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 97,474 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 97,474 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 82,887 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 74,563 miles

battery insecure

Fail 16 Jul 2012 74,545 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

battery insecure

Pass 20 Aug 2011 73,858 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 72,632 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 71,240 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 67,799 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 67,789 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 52,213 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 47,034 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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Y681 MVT is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y681 MVT, 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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What year was Y681 MVT registered?

Y681 MVT is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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