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Y923 RSO

2001 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,956 mi
Last recorded101,956 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY923 RSO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 101,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has several small cuts in outer sidewall

Rear brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

Rear bumper damaged

Rear lamps not located correctly

Fail 23 May 2017 101,950 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has several small cuts in outer sidewall

Nearside Front headlamp slightly insecure

Rear brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

Rear bumper damaged

Rear lamps not located correctly

mil light on

Pass 22 Feb 2016 91,818 miles

rear tyres wearing on edges of tread

Fail 19 Feb 2016 91,788 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 91,712 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front tyres wearing on edges of tread

Nearside rear tyre worn below 1.6mm on inner edge of tread and has cracks on inner sidewall

Pass 26 Jan 2015 77,256 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 77,256 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 71,788 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 70,411 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 69,589 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 69,589 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 68,371 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 66,888 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 64,904 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 62,848 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 24 Jan 2007 60,947 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 57,235 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 57,197 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front and rear brake pads getting low

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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Y923 RSO is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y923 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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Y923 RSO is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 June 2001.

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