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Y837 YBK

2001 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,641 mi
Last recorded130,641 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY837 YBK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 130,641 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 130,640 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Anti-lock braking system component missing sensors (3.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired insecure (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 130,636 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing both side (3.5.1l)

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

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

Offside Front tyre side wall cut

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side inner and outer sills, floor pan and chassis area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 111,988 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 113,250 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 106,284 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 104,549 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2011 104,549 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2010 101,125 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 101,125 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 95,209 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 85,479 miles

n/s & o/s front tyre walls deteriorating

Pass 13 Sep 2007 80,983 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 71,638 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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Y837 YBK is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y837 YBK, 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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Y837 YBK is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 July 2001.

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