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Y971 RSS

2001 Subaru Impreza

Yellow Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

118,204 mi
Last recorded118,204 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY971 RSS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 118,204 miles

Brake pedal rubber split

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Standard exhaust fitted at time of test

underbody undersealed

Fail 4 Jul 2022 118,187 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front ABS wire rubbing on coil spring

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody undersealed

Pass 15 Apr 2021 116,250 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 15 Apr 2021 116,250 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2020 110,778 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

head lights need clean

seal have plate welded on very poorly

under body corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2019 106,259 miles

all welded repairs are to a poor standard

entire underside of vehicle is in an advanced state of corrosion

Fail 14 Sep 2018 106,226 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill, outer sill and closing panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill and closing panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all previous welded repairs are starting to rot out

outer sills cannot be fully inspected for corrosion due to fitted covers

vehicle is in poor general condition

Pass 8 Sep 2017 101,142 miles

entire underside of vehicle is showing signs of corrosion

rear tyres worn

Pass 12 Sep 2016 93,815 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 6 Sep 2016 93,736 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working X2 (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2015 85,696 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 80,582 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 80,573 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 74,702 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 74,692 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 64,635 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 64,635 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 63,552 miles

Front and rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Front and rear hub and suspension componets corroded

O/S/R chassis rail corroding

Pass 3 Oct 2010 62,548 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 60,965 miles

Battery insecure

front tyres cracking up

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge and becoming low on tread

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres cracking up

various front and rear suspension,braking and steering components corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2008 58,376 miles

front and rear hubs and suspension componets rusty

leak on washer pump / hose

n/s/r tyre perishing between tread

rattle on exhaust heat shield

Fail 6 Oct 2008 58,376 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear hubs and suspension componets rusty

leak on washer pump / hose

n/s/r tyre perishing between tread

rattle on exhaust heat shield

Pass 8 Oct 2007 56,122 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 48,904 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 43,190 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 43,190 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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Y971 RSS is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Yellow with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 Y971 RSS, 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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Y971 RSS is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 August 2001.

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