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Y689 HYG

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,233 mi
Last recorded70,233 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY689 HYG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 70,233 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

secondery bonnet latch defective

Pass 27 Sep 2024 68,967 miles

bonnet secondary catch not working

Fail 27 Sep 2024 68,967 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED kit fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED kit fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))

bonnet secondary catch not working

Pass 4 Oct 2023 66,959 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 66,958 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to system leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 66,010 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 64,991 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 63,897 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 63,897 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 62,102 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 60,340 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 59,027 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 57,649 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 57,649 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 56,261 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 54,092 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2014 54,092 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2013 52,745 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 51,069 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 49,136 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 47,009 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 40,768 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 36,093 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 32,141 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 28,816 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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Y689 HYG is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y689 HYG, 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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Y689 HYG is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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