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Y701 HWU

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

152,510 mi
Last recorded152,510 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY701 HWU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2023 152,510 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body next to fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Shock tower/mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Shock tower/mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat/mid section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Heavy corrosion underside rearward

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2022 143,920 miles

All 4 Tyres worn on edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid-Section (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2022 143,920 miles

All 4 Tyres worn on edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid-Section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 142,207 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside wearing on inners (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Jul 2021 142,192 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both nearside and offside D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn upper ball join on linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn upper bush on linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint from front manifold to centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside wearing on inners (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH nearside and offside rear inner sills are corroded but could not make holes at time of test (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rear suspension mounting points are corroded but could not make holes at time of test (5.3.6 (a) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2020 129,183 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 127,712 miles

battery loose

n/s/r tyre getting low on tread

rear disc inner faces showing signs of corrosion

some brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 12 Jul 2016 127,662 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

battery loose

n/s/r tyre getting low on tread

rear brake disc inner faces showing signs of corrosion

some brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2015 125,041 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery loose

front sub frame showing signs of corrosion

Fail 3 Jul 2015 125,041 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery loose

front sub frame showing signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2014 120,630 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 120,513 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 113,541 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 113,538 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 106,519 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 102,786 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 97,879 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 92,291 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 86,743 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 86,731 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 83,968 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 62,552 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 62,552 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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Y701 HWU is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 Y701 HWU, 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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Y701 HWU is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 April 2001.

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