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Y881 GCA

2001 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

99,063 mi
Last recorded99,063 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY881 GCA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2012 99,063 miles

front brake discs well worn

hand brake travel

o/s revearse light inop

o/s/f tyre cut in sidewall

rear diff sounds rough

exhaust slightly blowing and heat sheilds on exhaust slightly loose

Fail 4 Oct 2012 99,063 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust slightly blowing and heat sheilds on exhaust slightly loose

front brake discs well worn

hand brake travel

o/s revearse light inop

o/s/f tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 14 Sep 2011 94,356 miles

both front inner cv boots burst

exhaust system corrodded at places

front brake discs well worn and brake pads 3-6000

n/s/f fog light damaged and bumper cracked

o/s revearse light inop

Fail 2 Sep 2011 94,215 miles

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

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

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

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

both front inner cv boots burst

exhaust system corrodded at places

front brake discs well worn and brake pads 3-6000

n/s/f fog light damaged and bumper cracked

o/s revearse light inop

Pass 26 Aug 2010 88,693 miles

exhaust corrodded at places

no rear wiper blade

o/s inner cv boot burst

o/s revearse light inop

Fail 25 Aug 2010 88,693 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

exhaust corrodded at places

no rear wiper blade

o/s inner cv boot burst

o/s revearse light inop

Pass 15 Jun 2009 78,726 miles

front discs and pads well worn

hand brake travel

heat sheild rattleing at front

vibration when car turning and brakeing

Fail 13 Jun 2009 78,726 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

front discs and pads well worn

hand brake travel

heat sheild rattleing at front

vibration when car turning and brakeing

Pass 6 Jun 2008 67,257 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 67,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 56,345 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 56,345 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 46,048 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y881 GCA is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 Y881 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 Y881 GCA registered?

Y881 GCA is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 March 2001.

Is Y881 GCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y881 GCA shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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