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Y959 NBY

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,332 mi
Last recorded129,332 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY959 NBY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2012 129,332 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 23 Jul 2011 120,469 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

all brake disc(s) front and rear slightly pitted

under vehicle all prescribed area and all suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2010 92,669 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 92,660 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 May 2009 88,282 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 88,266 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 22 May 2008 84,869 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 78,633 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 56,555 miles

rear tyres worn on inside edges and perishing in tread

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 NBY is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NBY, 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 NBY registered?

Y959 NBY is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 5 April 2001.

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