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Y824 GAE

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

137,938 mi
Last recorded137,938 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY824 GAE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 137,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front ball joint dust cover broken & repaired with sealant

Fail 9 Nov 2017 137,896 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp not working with lights switched on (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front ball joint dust cover broken & repaired with sealant

Fail 9 Sep 2017 137,442 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring slightly corroded

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 131,946 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 131,946 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 122,715 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 116,124 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear silencer broke up inside

Fail 11 Jun 2014 115,824 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear silencer broke up inside

Fail 11 Jun 2013 108,394 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 108,394 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 98,375 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 98,375 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 97,513 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 89,483 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 82,265 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 75,793 miles

adv both front brake discs slight corrosion.....

Fail 13 Aug 2008 75,793 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

adv both front brake discs slight corrosion.....

adv nearside front tyre worn to limits......

Pass 18 Jan 2007 72,661 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 67,116 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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Y824 GAE is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y824 GAE, 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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Y824 GAE is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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