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Y696 HYG

2001 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,886 mi
Last recorded121,886 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY696 HYG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 121,886 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 120,631 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2024 118,873 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 116,332 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 116,332 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 116,095 miles

Handbrake has excessive travel, Adjustment needed

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 116,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Handbrake has excessive travel, Adjustment needed

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 114,232 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 109,319 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 106,554 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 102,775 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 95,728 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 87,811 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 87,811 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 83,196 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 76,877 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 May 2012 69,655 miles

unable to check n/s/r seat belt,child seat fitted.

Pass 12 May 2011 62,109 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 54,091 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 54,091 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 45,462 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 36,647 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 36,066 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 33,237 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 HYG is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 Y696 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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What year was Y696 HYG registered?

Y696 HYG is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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