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Y889 HOD

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

159,674 mi
Last recorded159,674 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY889 HOD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 159,674 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light water inside lens (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 159,666 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed vehicle overheated (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Power steering pipe/hose leaking to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light water inside lens (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 148,119 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 137,515 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 128,437 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 118,016 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 117,990 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 110,331 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 May 2018 110,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 May 2017 102,566 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured os/ns (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 90,947 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 May 2015 79,962 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 76,443 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 72,307 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 68,498 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 63,201 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 58,432 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 53,221 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 49,805 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 43,766 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 35,649 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 35,649 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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Y889 HOD is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 Y889 HOD, 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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Y889 HOD is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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