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Y709 TGJ

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

111,395 mi
Last recorded111,395 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY709 TGJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 111,395 miles

Central Front Coolant leak lower radiator area ? ()

Central Rear towball removed and electrical socket covered (not tested at time of test )

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened front subframe covered in wax oil underseal (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened subframe covered in underseal (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 111,395 miles

Central Front Coolant leak lower radiator area ? ()

Central Rear towball removed and electrical socket covered (not tested at time of test )

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened front subframe covered in wax oil underseal (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking calliper was leaking on the banjo bolt joint = tightened bolt and rechecked (now ok at time of test ) (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened subframe covered in underseal (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 109,461 miles

Central Rear Seat headrest missing

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Subframe area covered in grease/oil

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe area covered in grease/oil

Pass 7 Jun 2021 106,185 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 106,146 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective split pin missing bottom ball joint (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear headrest missing

Front grille missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underneath of vehicle covered in grease/oil

Pass 21 Feb 2020 105,257 miles

Front 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 26 Feb 2019 103,927 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 102,506 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bonnet damaged

Pass 16 Feb 2017 101,449 miles

EML light on

Pass 24 Feb 2016 100,296 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 100,296 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 98,876 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 97,121 miles

non standard exhaust fitted with baffle tube, so not considered excessively noisy

Fail 19 Feb 2014 97,069 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s wiper split

Pass 15 Feb 2013 95,089 miles

battery insecure

Pass 25 Feb 2012 90,320 miles

Nearside Rear 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 5 Feb 2011 83,370 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 77,753 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 70,921 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 11 Jan 2008 65,661 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 61,754 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 54,798 miles

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

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

nail in tyre

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 TGJ is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y709 TGJ, 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 Y709 TGJ registered?

Y709 TGJ is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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