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Y983 AEX

2001 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

104,011 mi
Last recorded104,011 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY983 AEX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 104,011 miles

slight corrosion to both outer sills and previous repair

Pass 31 Jan 2019 100,136 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Fail 30 Jan 2019 100,134 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Pass 4 Jul 2017 98,977 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 98,964 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 96,953 miles

BOTH FRONT, NOT STRUCTUAL, SUPPORT BEAMS CORRODED TO EXCESS

EXAUST JOINTS LEAKING AND IN POOR CONDITION

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside DIP BEAM IMAGE POOR, LENS HAZED

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)

REAR SUSPENSION PRESCRIBED AREAS CORRODED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' ONLY JUST MEETING PASS CRITERIA (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 95,545 miles

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

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

SIGNIFICANT corrsion (holed x 2) to RH engine support subframe (marked)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 95,545 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

SIGNIFICANT corrsion (holed x 2) to RH engine support subframe (marked)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 92,191 miles

Offside dip beam image poor

Offside front tyre outer sidewall cracking

Rear registration plate broken but still secure

Various brake pipes corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 89,041 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 89,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 May 2012 86,906 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2012 86,906 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 83,261 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 69,187 miles

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 22 Apr 2009 64,311 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 51,061 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 34,115 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 29,140 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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Y983 AEX is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y983 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.

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Y983 AEX is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 May 2001.

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