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Y871 GCA

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

151,927 mi
Last recorded151,927 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY871 GCA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2023 151,927 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body coated in sealant

Pass 13 Oct 2022 151,024 miles

Under body coated in sealant

Pass 19 Feb 2021 149,107 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 142,145 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 139,663 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 134,847 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 129,366 miles

rear brake discs pitted/scorred

Fail 15 Sep 2016 129,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Steering rack gaiter split both sides (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake discs pitted/scorred

Pass 15 Sep 2015 122,836 miles

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

child seat fitted

slight blow from front exhaust

Fail 15 Sep 2015 122,834 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (3.5.1g)

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

child seat fitted

slight blow from front exhaust

Pass 8 Sep 2014 115,971 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 115,971 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 109,412 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 106,334 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 106,334 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Aug 2011 96,299 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside front fog light broken.

Pass 3 Aug 2011 96,299 miles

nearside front fog light broken.

Pass 5 Jun 2010 91,487 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 80,361 miles

nearside front brake disc slightly lipped

offside front brake disc slightly lipped

Fail 28 May 2009 80,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside front brake disc slightly lipped

offside front brake disc slightly lipped

Pass 3 Jun 2008 74,238 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 68,023 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 60,841 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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Y871 GCA is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 Y871 GCA, 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 Y871 GCA registered?

Y871 GCA is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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