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Y896 OFM

2001 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

127,574 mi
Last recorded127,574 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY896 OFM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 127,574 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 119,883 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 119,883 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 111,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 95,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 93,296 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

vehicle underside undersealed unable to fully inspect some conponents including brake pipes

Pass 2 Aug 2016 90,841 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 84,360 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 84,360 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 81,159 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 77,127 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 73,892 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011
Pass 22 Nov 2010 65,225 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre inner wall cut

rear brake disc faces corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2009 58,969 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 53,467 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 49,032 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 43,165 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 38,517 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 38,516 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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Y896 OFM is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y896 OFM, 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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Y896 OFM is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 August 2001.

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