CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y979 AEX

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,570 mi
Last recorded87,570 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY979 AEX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 87,570 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 87,569 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 83,761 miles

clutch fluid is low

unable to test the rear o/s outer seat belt due to a child seat being installed

Pass 3 Nov 2010 79,590 miles

Damage to windscreen on offside within limits, but looks to be marking wiper blade.

Front number plate loose.

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall has some damage, suggest condition monitored.

Nearside rear tyre worn very close to limit with secondary tread worn through on inner edge, suggest renewed.

Pass 28 Oct 2009 75,157 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2009 75,153 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 62,750 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 62,553 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 55,475 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 49,578 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 47,470 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
Full Subaru Impreza reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y979 AEX is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y979 AEX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y979 AEX?

You can check the full history of Y979 AEX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y979 AEX registered?

Y979 AEX is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 April 2001.

Is Y979 AEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y979 AEX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y979 AEX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y979 AEX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.