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Y987 XBN

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,453 mi
Last recorded98,453 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY987 XBN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 98,453 miles

both front floor to sill sections corroded

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers

Fail 3 Jul 2015 98,443 miles

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

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

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

both front floor to sill sections corroded

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers

Pass 23 May 2014 95,399 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s floor to sill rusty/corroded

play in n/s/f wheel bearing on limit

Pass 23 Apr 2013 92,524 miles

Front suspension lower arm bushes weak.

Fail 23 Apr 2013 92,524 miles

Front suspension lower arm bushes weak.

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 86,658 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 86,633 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/F inner driveshaft boot split

Pass 18 Aug 2010 81,928 miles

N/s front indicator colour fading.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 75,155 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 75,095 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2008 68,818 miles

BOTH FRONT DIP BEAMLENS CRACKED-PATTERN NOT AFFECTED

EMISSIONS TESTED TO DEFAULT LIMITS 3.5CO

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre 2.5mm

reg plates deteriated(NEW ILLEGAL STYALIZED REG PLATES ON PASSENGER FOOT WELL)OWNER ADVISED THAT NEW PLATES ARE ILLEGAL

Pass 1 Aug 2008 68,818 miles

BOTH FRONT DIP BEAMLENS CRACKED-PATTERN NOT AFFECTED

EMISSIONS TESTED TO DEFAULT LIMITS 3.5CO

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre 2.5mm

reg plates deteriated(NEW ILLEGAL STYALIZED REG PLATES ON PASSENGER FOOT WELL)OWNER ADVISED THAT NEW PLATES ARE ILLEGAL

Pass 2 Aug 2007 63,173 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 52,169 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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Y987 XBN is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y987 XBN, 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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Y987 XBN is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 June 2001.

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