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Y919 RSO

2001 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

104,290 mi
Last recorded104,290 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY919 RSO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 104,290 miles

oil leak

surface rust on rear brake pipes

Fail 9 Nov 2018 104,130 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible wired up wrong (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

clutch slipping

oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2017 100,935 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs rusty (3.5.1i)

front and rear suspension rusty

Fail 8 Dec 2017 100,919 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust system (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker mounting area inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch and outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker mounting area inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 94,769 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at seams and joints (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides outer lenses misted up (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

general surface rust to exhaust system in places

Fail 6 Sep 2016 94,712 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

engine management light on

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 30 Sep 2015 82,902 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 25 Sep 2014 73,735 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

suspension componants corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2014 73,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

suspension componants corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2013 62,263 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 61,423 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 60,174 miles

w/blade rubbers split

Pass 6 Aug 2010 59,272 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 59,272 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 55,237 miles

front brake pads worn thin

Fail 28 Jul 2008 52,079 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 52,079 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 48,381 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 44,686 miles

offside front tyre worn to the legal limit

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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Y919 RSO is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y919 RSO, 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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Y919 RSO is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 July 2001.

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