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Y909 DCY

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,244 mi
Last recorded94,244 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY909 DCY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 94,244 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 94,182 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 94,038 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 93,984 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 93,563 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 92,423 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all shock absorbers have play in the damper rod at maximum extension

coolant leak

Fail 6 May 2016 92,421 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both from tank join forward (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside & nearside from rear flex to tank join (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all shock absorbers have play in the damper rod at maximum extension

coolant leak

Pass 17 Feb 2015 91,988 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 91,813 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 86,270 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 86,250 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

offside front brake binding

Pass 4 Feb 2013 79,087 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 71,649 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 71,648 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2010 64,549 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 59,196 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front shock absorbers have slight play in them

near side rear shock absorber has slight play in shaft

Pass 12 Jun 2008 55,022 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 49,162 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 49,162 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 41,410 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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Y909 DCY is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y909 DCY, 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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Y909 DCY is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 June 2001.

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