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Y79 PSN

2001 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

88,037 mi
Last recorded88,037 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY79 PSN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 88,037 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 83,903 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 78,361 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 75,473 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 71,761 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 69,121 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 68,396 miles

Front discs corroded

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear diff has slight leak

Rear discs corroded

handbrake lever has some reserve travel

Fail 23 Oct 2018 68,390 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall has a lump marked yellow (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front discs corroded

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear diff has slight leak

Rear discs corroded

handbrake lever has some reserve travel

Pass 1 May 2017 67,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 May 2016 63,771 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 63,739 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 May 2015 59,557 miles

corrosion starting in both inner sills

Pass 20 Sep 2012 58,900 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

center and rear exhaust corroded on rear flange joint

chip in zone "A" on 10mm limit may spread

cover sills fitted unable to fully inspect outer sills

Fail 18 Sep 2012 58,887 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

center and rear exhaust corroded on rear flange joint

chip in zone "A" on 10mm limit may spread

cover sills fitted unable to fully inspect outer sills

Pass 20 Sep 2011 55,213 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 52,618 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2010 52,618 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 40,872 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 40,872 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 19 Sep 2008 28,719 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 27,254 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 27,254 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Mar 2007 19,857 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 19,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 10,139 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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Y79 PSN is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 Y79 PSN, 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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Y79 PSN is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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