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Y986 WRM

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,686 mi
Last recorded123,686 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY986 WRM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 123,686 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 118,364 miles

Central Rear brake light not working

Fail 25 Apr 2017 118,315 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber top mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber top mount (2.4.A.3)

Central Rear brake light not working

Pass 5 May 2016 112,417 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 102,856 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 94,215 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 27 Apr 2013 91,920 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 91,916 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 90,872 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 86,137 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 80,201 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 80,201 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 78,727 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 71,118 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 60,049 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 60,049 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 49,290 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

em light on

Pass 24 Sep 2005 40,541 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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Y986 WRM 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 77.8%.

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 Y986 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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What year was Y986 WRM registered?

Y986 WRM is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 July 2001.

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