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Y778 XAE

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,724 mi
Last recorded86,724 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY778 XAE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 86,724 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 82,164 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 79,194 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 78,680 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 76,034 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all tyre valves deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 76,016 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all tyre valves deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 74,556 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 73,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 69,037 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 68,117 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 67,653 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 67,653 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 66,854 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 31 Jan 2013 64,494 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 63,234 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 29,576 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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Y778 XAE is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y778 XAE, 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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Y778 XAE is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 July 2001.

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