MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,444 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Both Front discs scored inside
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brakes squeeky noise and grabbing slightly
n/s/f tyre sidewall cut not dip to exposing cord
o/s/f tyre cut sidewall but not dip to expose cord
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Both Front discs scored inside
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brakes squeeky noise and grabbing slightly
n/s/f tyre sidewall cut not dip to exposing cord
o/s/f tyre cut sidewall but not dip to expose cord
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre split on sidewall
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre split on sidewall
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
nearside front seat has a fixing bolt loose that will not tighten
rear service brake performance below expected performance for this vehicle
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
nearside front seat has a fixing bolt loose that will not tighten
rear service brake performance below expected performance for this vehicle
How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y981 GWS is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 Y981 GWS, 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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Y981 GWS is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 July 2001.
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