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Y785 BSX

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2014
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,021 mi
Last recorded171,021 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY785 BSX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 171,021 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2013 168,210 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 158,829 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 158,829 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 150,916 miles

Fuel filler neck in poor condition.

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

Rear brake discs pitted.

Pass 15 Apr 2010 137,037 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 137,037 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 122,954 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 107,438 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 93,152 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 93,149 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 78,429 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 78,429 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 78,257 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

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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Y785 BSX is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y785 BSX, 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 Y785 BSX registered?

Y785 BSX is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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