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Y916 UMR

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

122,163 mi
Last recorded122,163 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY916 UMR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 122,163 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2026 122,163 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 122,159 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to missing catalytic converter (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))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 121,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 121,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 118,748 miles

Offside Rear Wheel arch outer corroded.

Underside of vehicle and components heavily undersealed.

Fail 30 Nov 2022 118,743 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel arch outer corroded.

Underside of vehicle and components heavily undersealed.

Pass 1 Dec 2021 117,781 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 117,777 miles

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FRONT CROSS MEMBER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt INSECURE (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 115,900 miles

N/S/R brake hose close to suspension spring.

Pass 15 Nov 2019 113,595 miles

rear brake backing plates corroded

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 2 Oct 2018 111,147 miles

items removed from drivers area prior to test

Fail 2 Oct 2018 111,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis, next to fuel tank (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

items removed from drivers area prior to test

Pass 11 Oct 2017 108,388 miles

rear brake disc backing plate dust shields corroded and holed

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 14 Oct 2016 105,014 miles

brake ferrules slightly corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2016 105,013 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

brake ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2015 103,107 miles

brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2015 103,107 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 97,657 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 90,948 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 77,608 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Dec 2009 69,959 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front tyre slightly woron on outside

Pass 2 Dec 2009 69,959 miles

nearside front tyre slightly woron on outside

Pass 6 Nov 2008 58,778 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 52,540 miles

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 7 Feb 2007 44,966 miles

Difficult to fully inspect front brake pipes due to coating of grease

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

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

Offside Front 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 24 Feb 2006 59,381 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 59,380 miles

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

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

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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Y916 UMR is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue 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 Y916 UMR, 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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Y916 UMR is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 March 2001.

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