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Y766 YAV

2001 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

186,040 mi
Last recorded186,040 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY766 YAV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 186,040 miles

Corrosion showing at rear of vehicle (PA suspension )

Pass 11 Jul 2017 182,578 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust heat shield clamps insecure

Fail 27 Jun 2017 182,430 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust heat shield clamps insecure

Pass 1 Dec 2016 179,843 miles

EML shows a fault

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear trailing arm bushes starting to perish

Fail 29 Nov 2016 179,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

EML shows a fault

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear trailing arm bushes starting to perish

Pass 29 May 2015 170,988 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 170,988 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 154,887 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 27 May 2014 154,887 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 145,561 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 130,422 miles

slight wear tyres inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2011 115,325 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 99,574 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 77,375 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 52,823 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 48,170 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 45,144 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 45,144 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 45,108 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 33,892 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 29,856 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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Y766 YAV is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Red 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 Y766 YAV, 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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Y766 YAV is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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