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Y959 HYG

2001 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,153 mi
Last recorded141,153 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY959 HYG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 141,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at junction by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 141,101 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at junction by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 140,924 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits straight through exhaust fitted no catalyst or baffle boxes (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking from welded joint (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Rear Oil leak diff ()

Rear bulb covers have red paint on them

Pass 1 Dec 2016 130,718 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 130,687 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 127,817 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 123,861 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 117,584 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 110,683 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Nov 2012 110,672 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2011 102,606 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 94,081 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2010 86,120 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 84,658 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 81,639 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 76,782 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 66,845 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 66,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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Y959 HYG is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y959 HYG, 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 Y959 HYG registered?

Y959 HYG is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y959 HYG safe to buy?

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