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Y985 WRM

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

138,038 mi
Last recorded138,038 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY985 WRM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2014 138,038 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Catalyst bricks loose in exhaust

Engine oil leak (sump corroded)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Part of front panal corroded off

Power steering pipes corroded

Pass 29 May 2012 120,024 miles

corrosion on centre brake pipes

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 28 May 2012 120,009 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

centre exhaust deteriorated and blowing

corrosion on centre brake pipes

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 11 May 2011 105,924 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 10 May 2011 105,916 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

corrosion on rear brake pipes

o/s inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 28 May 2010 94,593 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on exhaust sections

slight corrosion on brake discs

Pass 5 Jun 2009 87,472 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

corrosion and wear on brake discs

corrosion on rear exhaust silencer and outer skin insicure

slight play in steering rack

Fail 5 Jun 2009 87,472 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

corrosion and wear on brake discs

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

corrosion on rear exhaust silencer and outer skin insicure

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 May 2008 74,181 miles

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

front brake pads wor low

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 May 2007 61,897 miles

corrosion on rear silencer

noise from diff /wheel bearing ?

Fail 17 May 2006 47,146 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 May 2006 47,146 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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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Y985 WRM is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y985 WRM, 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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Y985 WRM is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 June 2001.

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