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Y852 VFF

2001 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY852 VFF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2016

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)

Pass 28 Apr 2015

Damage to offside front bumper.

Offside front tyre worn close to legal limit.

Fail 28 Apr 2015

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Damage at off side front.

Nearside head lamp focus not tested.

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

Pass 8 May 2014

Damage to offside front bumper.

Fail 8 May 2014

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Damage to offside front bumper.

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 24 May 2013

Brake fluid level down.

Damage to offside front bumper.

Engine managment warning light on.

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Fail 20 May 2013

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake fluid level down.

Damage to offside front bumper.

Engine managment warning light on.

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 3 May 2012
Fail 2 May 2012

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

Pass 4 May 2011

Unable to read odometer.

Fail 3 May 2011

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Both rear tyres wearing on inn er edges.

Unable to read odometer.

Pass 6 May 2010

Mileage can not be read.

Fail 6 May 2010

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Mileage can not be read.

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 May 2009 30,657 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 27,529 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 24,353 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 20,239 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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Y852 VFF is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y852 VFF, 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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What year was Y852 VFF registered?

Y852 VFF is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 May 2001.

Is Y852 VFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y852 VFF shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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