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Y948 BSG

2001 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,501 mi
Last recorded91,501 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY948 BSG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 91,501 miles

Car is modified

Slight blow middle box exhaust

Pass 3 Jan 2017 78,180 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 78,180 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat seat belt catch bolt loose (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 63,342 miles

Car is modified

Fail 16 Jun 2015 63,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

front brake discs BADLY corroded inside faces

o/s/r tyre cracking up and worn inner edge

suspect exhaust blow at manifold

Pass 18 Feb 2014 58,601 miles

rear tyres wearing low

slight exhaust blow

Pass 5 Feb 2013 54,860 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 50,220 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 45,331 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 45,331 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 38,480 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 35,401 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 35,352 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 33,445 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 29,623 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 29,622 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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Y948 BSG is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y948 BSG, 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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Y948 BSG is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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