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Y981 GWS

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,444 mi
Last recorded97,444 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY981 GWS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 97,444 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 90,436 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 90,135 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 89,230 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 87,997 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 87,983 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 85,506 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 85,473 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 83,191 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011 83,191 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 81,703 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010 81,702 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 78,444 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 78,444 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 75,266 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 68,905 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2006 56,544 miles

nearside front seat has a fixing bolt loose that will not tighten

rear service brake performance below expected performance for this vehicle

Fail 9 May 2006 56,544 miles

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?

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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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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What year was Y981 GWS registered?

Y981 GWS is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 July 2001.

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