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Y988 WRM

2001 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

129,926 mi
Last recorded129,926 miles
Recorded on30 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY988 WRM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 May 2015 129,926 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2015 129,926 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 120,650 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 114,553 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 114,553 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 107,566 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 101,154 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 101,154 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Fail 13 Jan 2010 89,368 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 89,368 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 74,657 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 55,812 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 34,892 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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Y988 WRM is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y988 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 Y988 WRM registered?

Y988 WRM is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 13 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y988 WRM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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