MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,367 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
steering rack noisy
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
EML light on
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
steering rack noisy
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
eml light on
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
eml light on
oil level low
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Severe oil leak dripping on exhaust
ecu light illuminated
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
coolant level below minimum
ecu light illuminated
oil on minimum mark
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
bonnet latch stiff
exhaust heat shield adrift
oil leak underneath ,possible gearbox
rear brake discs corroded
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
O/S number plate lamp dim
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
bonnet latch stiff
drivebelts in poor condition
engine oil level very low
engine running rough
exhaust heat shield adrift
oil leak underneath ,possible gearbox
rear brake discs corroded
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ecu light on
misfire on engine
side sill covers fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ecu light on
misfire on engine
side sill covers fitted
All tyres worn below 3mm tread depth.
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
rear tyres have cuts in tread not deep enough to reach cords
side sill covers fitted
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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Y969 NBY is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 Y969 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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Y969 NBY is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2001.
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