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Y96 GDU

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

78,816 mi
Last recorded78,816 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY96 GDU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 78,816 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 78,766 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 78,502 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 78,161 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 75,167 miles

surface rust on brake discs at front

Pass 6 Mar 2015 73,907 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 73,168 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 70,067 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 70,063 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 63,645 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

front discs worn inside face

Pass 12 Dec 2009 60,218 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 57,158 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 53,227 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2006 50,738 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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Y96 GDU is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 Y96 GDU, 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 Y96 GDU registered?

Y96 GDU is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 April 2001.

Is Y96 GDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y96 GDU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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