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Y859 BKS

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,575 mi
Last recorded136,575 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY859 BKS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 136,575 miles

EML ON

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)

over sills fitted

Fail 15 May 2017 136,525 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

EML ON

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)

over sills fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2016 132,960 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 132,960 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 May 2015 124,461 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 114,778 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 114,778 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2013 107,107 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 107,107 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 99,448 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 99,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

engine management light on in dash

Pass 10 Jun 2011 91,096 miles

outer sill covers fitted unable to inspect outer sills

unable to fully inspect underside due to covers fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2010 85,327 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 78,711 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 73,677 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear differential support bushes worn

Fail 18 Jun 2008 73,677 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear differential support bushes worn

Pass 3 Aug 2007 63,142 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 61,680 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 59,783 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 58,905 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)

nearside rear strut leaking.!!!

Pass 22 Jul 2004 35,748 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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Y859 BKS is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 Y859 BKS, 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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Y859 BKS is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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