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Y821 HPL

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

91,214 mi
Last recorded91,214 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY821 HPL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 91,214 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 89,143 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 87,187 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 87,179 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 86,966 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 86,904 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 86,249 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 84,841 miles

Slight frosting on headlamps

Some suspension components have been undersealed

Pass 15 Jun 2018 81,906 miles

Rattle from exhaust

Very heavy wear on edge of n/s/r tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2017 79,883 miles

Front tyres both aged and perished,wearing on outer edges

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush age cracking (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush age cracking (2.4.G.2)

stone chips in screen

Pass 17 Jun 2016 77,894 miles

Rattle from exhaust system

Pass 19 Jun 2015 75,619 miles

Rattle from exhaust

Fail 19 Jun 2015 75,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Frosting on both headlamps

Poor pattern on o/s headlamp

Rattle from exhaust

Pass 29 May 2014 72,841 miles

Plastic side sills fitted

Roughness felt when both rear wheels are rotated advise investigation

Slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Suspension components corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2014 72,841 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Plastic side sills fitted

Slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Slight roughness felt when N/S/R wheel rotated

Suspension components corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 69,749 miles

Light surface corrosion to front suspension lower arms.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2012 66,120 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 62,482 miles

front tyres worn close to limits on edges

some corrosion on exhaust brackets

Pass 24 May 2010 56,967 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 52,998 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 49,075 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 39,495 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 34,864 miles

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

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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Y821 HPL is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y821 HPL, 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 Y821 HPL registered?

Y821 HPL is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 June 2001.

Is Y821 HPL safe to buy?

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