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Y875 WCE

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

115,857 mi
Last recorded115,857 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY875 WCE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 115,857 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 22 Sep 2023 115,760 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Sep 2022 112,677 miles

engine has slight oil leak

front sub frame bent slightly under radiator

nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged at bottom

rear sub frame corroded in places

slight exhaust leak from centre valve

Fail 13 Sep 2022 112,636 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front joint leaking (nut missing ) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower inner wheel arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine has slight oil leak

front sub frame bent slightly under radiator

nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged at bottom

rear sub frame corroded in places

slight exhaust leak from centre valve

Pass 20 Sep 2021 109,029 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 108,801 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 104,279 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Reset to Zero ()

Fail 17 Aug 2020 104,257 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative control on the dashboard does not work (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt the gaiter is split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter insecure at the track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside headlamp light output is dim and nearing the limits

Pass 12 Aug 2019 103,444 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer by-[pass valve leaking at a joint and "Y" pipe is loose (6.1.2 (a))

Minor sidewall damage to the nearside front and rear tyres

PARK BRAKE.... Requirements only just met( 16%). It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe / hoses at the steering rack end. Area is wet with oil (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 103,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high after market light assembly fitted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb colour has deteriorated (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour showing a white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb colour has deteriorated (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rack gaiter split open (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer by-[pass valve leaking at a joint and "Y" pipe is loose (6.1.2 (a))

Minor sidewall damage to the nearside front and rear tyres

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

Offside dip beam Light intensity reduced. Suspect bulb not quite fitted correctly

PARK BRAKE.... Requirements only just met( 16%). It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe / hoses at the steering rack end. Area is wet with oil (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 100,391 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs badly corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both rear brakes have very low effort (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 100,391 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs badly corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both rear brakes have very low effort (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2014 95,933 miles

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 93,281 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 88,416 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 85,076 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 80,744 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 74,585 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 74,577 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 69,948 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 63,528 miles

ENGINE UNDERSHIELDS FITTED

Pass 26 Jul 2006 54,203 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 44,748 miles

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

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

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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Y875 WCE 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 69.6%.

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 Y875 WCE, 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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Y875 WCE is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 5 June 2001.

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