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Y686 HWF

2001 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

146,647 mi
Last recorded146,647 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY686 HWF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 146,647 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)

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

VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONEN TS CORRODED

Pass 22 Sep 2014 139,892 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

various suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2013 132,063 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

various supension components corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2012 122,792 miles

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

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

slight corrosion on chassis

various suspension components starting to corrode

Pass 27 Sep 2012 122,792 miles

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

slight corrosion on chassis

various suspension components starting to corrode

Pass 15 Sep 2011 112,860 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 104,639 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

suspect exhaust maybe changed after test, new big bore one without catalytic converter in boot

Fail 16 Sep 2010 104,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

suspect exhaust maybe changed after test, new big bore one without catalytic converter in boot

Pass 24 Sep 2009 94,285 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 94,059 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Sep 2008

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 67,638 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 51,160 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 51,155 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2005 35,782 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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Y686 HWF is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y686 HWF, 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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Y686 HWF is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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