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Y949 BSG

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

162,228 mi
Last recorded162,228 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY949 BSG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 162,228 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 143,737 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 143,706 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 137,932 miles

Oil leak

rear wiper torn at edges

Fail 21 Jul 2014 137,932 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

rear wiper torn at edges

Pass 23 Jul 2013 127,985 miles

Fuel filler neck in poor condition.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Lower front panel holed by corrosion.

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 127,985 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fuel filler neck in poor condition.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Lower front panel holed by corrosion.

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 119,094 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 110,095 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 99,788 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 89,360 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 79,722 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 68,896 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 68,896 miles

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

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

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

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

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 5 Jun 2006 59,308 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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Y949 BSG is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y949 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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What year was Y949 BSG registered?

Y949 BSG is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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