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Y899 WHE

2001 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

151,175 mi
Last recorded151,175 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY899 WHE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 151,175 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2024 151,116 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 148,179 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 148,113 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 145,458 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 142,170 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 May 2019 133,379 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 133,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 125,579 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 125,563 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 116,214 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 May 2016 114,208 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 109,031 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 106,103 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 103,445 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 103,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Nov 2011 93,723 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 93,723 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 85,369 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Nov 2010 85,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2009 75,779 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 64,851 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2008 64,582 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 56,303 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 56,303 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 48,669 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 48,447 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 41,452 miles

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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Y899 WHE is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y899 WHE, 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 Y899 WHE registered?

Y899 WHE is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 June 2001.

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