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Y709 HGX

2001 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,831 mi
Last recorded180,831 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY709 HGX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 180,831 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 179,919 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped into hose (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped into hose (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front slight play inner rack joint

Pass 16 Oct 2015 174,360 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

slight play in offside inner steering rack joint

Fail 10 Oct 2015 174,071 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

slight play in offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 16 Sep 2014 166,007 miles

damage to nsr tyre side wall

noise from rear could be diff?

nsr spring corroding

Fail 6 Sep 2014 165,904 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

damage to nsr tyre side wall

noise from rear could be diff?

nsr spring corroding

Pass 28 Aug 2013 147,971 miles

brake pedal rubber wearing outer edge

exhaust slight corrosion

front brake discs lipped and scored

front brake pads low

front undertray cable tied on

n/s/f tyre scrubbing outer edge

o/s/f tyre scrubbed inner and outer edge tread depth low

various marks and scratches vehicle and alloys

Fail 28 Aug 2013 147,971 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust slight corrosion

brake pedal rubber wearing outer edge

front brake discs lipped and scored

front brake pads low

front undertray cable tied on

n/s/f tyre scrubbing outer edge

o/s/f tyre scrubbed inner and outer edge tread depth low

various marks and scratches vehicle and alloys

Pass 21 Nov 2012 128,906 miles

brake pedal rubber deteriorated

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2012 123,936 miles

front brake discs slight rust

front brake pads approx 50% worn

Pass 26 Jan 2011 114,433 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 105,453 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

front and rear number plate letters only just passable

Fail 23 Jan 2010 105,453 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front and rear number plate letters only just passable

Pass 28 Jan 2009 87,437 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

No lap belt centre rear seat

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

brake pedal anti slip worn

Fail 26 Jan 2008 76,213 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

brake pedal anti slip worn

Pass 26 Jan 2008 76,213 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

brake pedal anti slip worn

Pass 26 Jan 2007 64,730 miles

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Pass 30 Jan 2006 51,002 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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Y709 HGX is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y709 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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Y709 HGX is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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