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Y796 HDT

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,769 mi
Last recorded84,769 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY796 HDT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2015 84,769 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened turret (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened turret (2.4.C.3c)

Centre Front Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 81,576 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 81,576 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 79,406 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 79,405 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 75,898 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 73,119 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 65,991 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Feb 2011 65,991 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 56,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 3 Feb 2010 56,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 49,046 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 23 Feb 2009 49,046 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 32,683 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 28,655 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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Y796 HDT is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y796 HDT, 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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Y796 HDT is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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