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Y961 XJF

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

125,712 mi
Last recorded125,712 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY961 XJF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2024 125,712 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various spots including suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle has been under sealed

Pass 4 Feb 2022 121,816 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various spots (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 121,243 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s inner sills have some corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 116,227 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 116,227 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 116,197 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 116,066 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel Arch Corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2018 111,012 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 107,686 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 102,244 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 102,234 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe modified and seriously weakened front to rear (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe modified and seriously weakened front to rear (3.6.A.3)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 95,572 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 95,569 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 90,689 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 90,688 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 86,700 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 75,260 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 75,260 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 68,670 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 65,429 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

hard to check wheel bearings wheels hard to turn

Fail 19 Jun 2009 65,418 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

hard to check wheel bearings wheels hard to turn

Fail 19 Jun 2008 61,108 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 61,108 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 57,038 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 53,073 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 53,073 miles

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

Front tyres worn on edges of tread

Small heat cracks to O/S/ front brake disc

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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Y961 XJF is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y961 XJF, 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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Y961 XJF is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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