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Y696 GTC

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

154,790 mi
Last recorded154,790 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY696 GTC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 154,790 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 152,368 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 152,346 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 150,279 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 147,518 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 147,518 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure not sat on stop (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 143,071 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 139,998 miles

General corrosion to steering and suspension

Near side wind screen washer weak

Off side front drive shaft inner gaiter split

Over sills fitted

Wind screen chipped

Fail 20 Oct 2017 139,998 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)

General corrosion to steering and suspension

Near side wind screen washer weak

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

Off side front drive shaft inner gaiter split

Over sills fitted

Wind screen chipped

Pass 5 Oct 2016 137,693 miles

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

Windscreen chipped.

Fail 4 Oct 2016 137,693 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen chipped.

Fail 20 Jul 2016 137,680 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 29 Jun 2015 133,280 miles

Front brake pads low.

Front number plate cracked.

front subframe corroded just outside prescribed area.

Fail 19 Jun 2015 133,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front brake pads low.

Front number plate cracked.

front subframe corroded just outside prescribed area.

Pass 14 May 2014 130,311 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 126,007 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 122,796 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 117,740 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 107,750 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 103,658 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 98,799 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2008 98,799 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 93,278 miles

o/s rear shock starting to leak

Pass 14 Aug 2006 89,642 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 89,642 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jun 2005 84,917 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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Y696 GTC is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y696 GTC, 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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Y696 GTC is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 June 2001.

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