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Y708 HGX

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,950 mi
Last recorded112,950 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY708 HGX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 112,950 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four with some corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2026 112,950 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four with some corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working water in rear lamp units, connection poor (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 102,340 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 102,277 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

body damage

Fail 24 Mar 2023 102,277 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases central pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

body damage

Pass 24 Mar 2022 101,124 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both drop link top bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 99,478 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 99,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2020 99,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 92,750 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 84,616 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 80,325 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 80,309 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 78,804 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 78,804 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2015 75,320 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 72,239 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 68,980 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 68,980 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 65,849 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 63,729 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 62,028 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 59,819 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 56,799 miles

o/s/f outer tyre wall damaged

Pass 17 May 2007 50,459 miles

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 17 May 2007 50,459 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 20 May 2006 44,579 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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Y708 HGX is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y708 HGX, 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 Y708 HGX registered?

Y708 HGX is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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