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Y68 OFE

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

135,695 mi
Last recorded135,695 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY68 OFE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 135,695 miles

rear wheel arches coroding

Fail 22 Aug 2017 135,689 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc n/s outer (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp aim too low n/s (1.8)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak n/s rear (2.7.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) o/s rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s rear to axle mounting (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s rear to axle mounting (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s rear (2.7.3)

rear wheel arches coroding

Pass 19 Aug 2016 130,179 miles

both rear wheel arches coroding

n/s outer sill coroding

o/s outer sill coroding

vechile underside heavy rust

Fail 1 Aug 2016 130,171 miles

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak n/s rear (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak o/s rear (2.7.3)

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front (2.4.G.1)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s rear inner wing top (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s rear inner wing top (2.4.A.3)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s rear (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s rear (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s rear (4.1.E.1)

both outer sills coroding

both rear outer wheel arches coroding

both sides undersills coroding

Pass 18 Jun 2015 120,230 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 111,375 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 111,372 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 103,903 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 103,902 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 89,817 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 89,817 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 78,936 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 75,550 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 68,264 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 66,579 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 66,579 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Fail 19 Apr 2008 66,563 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 60,592 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 54,195 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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Y68 OFE is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y68 OFE, 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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Y68 OFE is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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