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Y741 BCV

2011 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

161,687 mi
Last recorded161,687 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2011 Subaru Impreza59,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY741 BCV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 161,687 miles

Nearside Rear driveshaft slight leak

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 161,685 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear driveshaft slight leak

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 157,504 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 157,504 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 152,205 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 152,204 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Additional light wiring hanging loosely

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 146,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.65mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut/chunk on inside sidewall but not showing cords

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.89mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 146,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.65mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut/chunk on inside sidewall but not showing cords

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.89mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 140,586 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin X 4 (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 140,586 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin X 4 (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid X 2 DONE. (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 132,420 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 132,420 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 126,869 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 115,988 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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Y741 BCV is a 2011 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2011 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 59,457 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 Y741 BCV, 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 15 years old, this Subaru Impreza is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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Y741 BCV is a 2011 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 November 2011.

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