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Y846 HET

2001 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

98,462 mi
Last recorded98,462 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY846 HET
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 98,462 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 98,462 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Not locking into buckle. (7.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 90,493 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 88,919 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 88,853 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 87,625 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front and rear brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2022 86,118 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front and rear brake pipes corroded

front tyres worn very low on edges

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2022 86,106 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 86,062 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking tank filler pipe and breather pipe corroded (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mount/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2019 81,589 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear silencer corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2018 78,812 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2017 77,008 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 73,282 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 70,292 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 66,235 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 66,233 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 61,960 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 59,919 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 58,542 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 57,157 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 54,680 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 50,781 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 46,858 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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Y846 HET is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 Y846 HET, 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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Y846 HET is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y846 HET shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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