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Y815 XBU

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

57,153 mi
Last recorded57,153 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY815 XBU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 57,153 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 53,788 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 49,854 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 49,854 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 49,854 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn and has cracks on outer edge

Offside Front tyre has cracks on outer edge and worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre has metak bits and crack

eml on

speedometer not working

Fail 7 Apr 2016 49,854 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn and has cracks on outer edge

Offside Front tyre has cracks on outer edge and worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre has metak bits and crack

eml on

speedometer not working

Pass 9 Apr 2015 49,854 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 49,854 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 45,537 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 45,537 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 44,525 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 44,525 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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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Y815 XBU is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y815 XBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y815 XBU registered?

Y815 XBU is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 May 2001.

Is Y815 XBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y815 XBU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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