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Y72 FEV

2001 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,014 mi
Last recorded106,014 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY72 FEV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 106,014 miles

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

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

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

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

rear subframe corroded but not excessive

Pass 14 Aug 2020 105,838 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear rite on legal limit 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 105,838 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear rite on legal limit 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 105,768 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 105,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2018 102,293 miles

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

Offside Front tyre cracked

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

none standard exhaust fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2018 102,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front tyre cracked

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

none standard exhaust fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2017 96,526 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Jan 2016 87,968 miles

rear brake pipes have minor corrosion

Fail 21 Jan 2016 87,810 miles

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

rear brake pipes have minor corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2015 75,010 miles

all tyres minor cracking

osr seatbelt not checked child seat in place

Fail 12 Feb 2015 75,010 miles

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

all tyres minor cracking

osr seatbelt not checked child seat in place

Pass 10 Feb 2014 68,599 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 68,543 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 65,189 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 63,781 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 63,781 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 63,383 miles

nearside front brake appears to be binding

Pass 26 Jan 2010 61,373 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 59,559 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 58,163 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 58,163 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 57,224 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 50,578 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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Y72 FEV is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 Y72 FEV, 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 Y72 FEV registered?

Y72 FEV is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y72 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y72 FEV shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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