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Y696 WVL

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

130,484 mi
Last recorded130,484 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 130,484 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 130,484 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 125,283 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 120,289 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 120,289 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 115,770 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 15 May 2017 115,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings subframe (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 110,783 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 104,901 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 May 2015 104,901 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 13 May 2014 98,977 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 92,811 miles

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

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

front tyres shoulders worn

Pass 18 May 2012 87,116 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 81,182 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 73,820 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 65,558 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 61,025 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 51,806 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 May 2006 43,981 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 WVL 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 78.9%.

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 WVL, 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 WVL is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 April 2001.

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