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Y78 NWL

2001 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

130,724 mi
Last recorded130,724 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY78 NWL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 130,724 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 130,714 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 122,319 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 122,139 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened 2x patch's (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2017 112,791 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 104,643 miles

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear chassis leg corroded

rear differential support mount bushes slightly worn

Fail 15 Jan 2016 104,643 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear chassis leg corroded

rear differential support mount bushes slightly worn

Pass 17 Jul 2014 87,031 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 77,867 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 77,867 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 73,572 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 73,572 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 67,377 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Nearside front tyre has wear on inner edge.

Offside front tyre has wear on inner edge.

Pass 4 Jun 2010 58,317 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 49,216 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 40,872 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 35,823 miles

advise strig snagged in o/s/f hub and ball joint †both front tyres worn inner edge n/s/f bald †brake fluid at lower levle

Pass 7 Jun 2006 31,835 miles

o/s/r & centre seat belts, visual check only(baby seat fitted).

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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Y78 NWL is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 Y78 NWL, 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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Y78 NWL is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 5 July 2001.

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