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Y712 RDG

2001 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

133,112 mi
Last recorded133,112 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY712 RDG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2022 133,112 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake performance not tested lower arm corroded and holed (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened outer front and inner rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened holed and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust blowing (6.1.2 (a))

E.M.L light on

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 131,391 miles

Exhaust mounting defective System rusty and hangers corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Need polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 129,949 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 118,676 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 108,624 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 103,843 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion subframe (6.1.B.2)

nearside rear tyre slightly worn inner edge

undertray fitted - obstructing view to some components

Fail 25 Mar 2017 103,843 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion subframe (6.1.B.2)

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly worn inner edge

undertray fitted - obstructing view to some components

Pass 26 Mar 2016 100,271 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion subframe (6.1.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2016 100,271 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion subframe (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 98,085 miles

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

offside rear tyre small dis-figure on inner tread

Pass 22 Mar 2014 94,962 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 91,048 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 86,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 86,159 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 81,110 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)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 75,305 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 75,305 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 68,736 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 59,489 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 50,351 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 41,108 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

Front tyres slight wear on edges

Rear tyres badly worn on inner edges

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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Y712 RDG is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y712 RDG, 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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Y712 RDG is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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