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Y86 VJS

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

60,063 mi
Last recorded60,063 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY86 VJS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 60,063 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 60,059 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 too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 59,838 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 59,477 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 58,983 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 58,983 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 58,315 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 57,906 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 57,603 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 57,325 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 57,072 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 56,746 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 55,945 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 55,576 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 54,613 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 52,532 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 45,672 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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Y86 VJS is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 Y86 VJS, 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 Y86 VJS registered?

Y86 VJS is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 March 2001.

Is Y86 VJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y86 VJS shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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