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Y996 CUB

2001 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

91,560 mi
Last recorded91,560 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY996 CUB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 91,560 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all rear suspension corroded

Pass 1 May 2025 91,538 miles

Front Coil spring corroded & rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 91,536 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded & rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 91,510 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & arms,rods etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

Fail 15 Apr 2024 91,510 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & arms,rods etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (3.4 (b) (ii))

general under body corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2023 91,460 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 24 Feb 2023 91,459 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed due to engine running rough (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2021 91,249 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded & body mounting area corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases System badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all, cuts nearside front outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

position light switch faulty, lights only work with ignition on, (intermittent)

Pass 6 May 2020 90,994 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general under body corrosion

Fail 21 Feb 2020 90,988 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2019 90,595 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively and offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

both rear brake back plates corroded

front exhaust heat shield corroded

general under body corrosion

nearside front tyre sidewalls cracked and damaged

offside front tyre sidewalls cracked

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2017 89,696 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively and offside (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both rear brake back plates corroded

both rear brakes binding

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded

general suspension corrosion

n/s/f tyre cracked in tread pattern

o/s/f tyre sidewalls cracked

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2017 89,696 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively and offside (3.7.B.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both rear brake back plates corroded

both rear brakes binding

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded

general suspension corrosion

n/s/f tyre cracked in tread pattern

o/s/f tyre sidewalls cracked

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2016 89,373 miles

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

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

both front wishbones corroding

nearside front tyre sidewalls damaged

offside front tyre sidewalls cracked

Pass 29 Jul 2015 89,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracked

off side front tyre side walls cracked

rattle on exhaust heat shield

Fail 29 Jul 2015 89,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracked

off side front tyre side walls cracked

rattle on exhaust heat shield

Pass 1 Jul 2014 89,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear tyres treads cracked

general under body corrosion

rattle on front exhaust heat shield

Fail 30 Jun 2014 89,008 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear tyres treads cracked

general under body corrosion

rattle on front exhaust heat shield

Pass 7 May 2013 88,906 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 87,276 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 87,276 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 85,163 miles

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

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

corrosion on and around front and rear floor chassis and suspension components

Fail 21 Apr 2011 85,163 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

corrosion on and around front and rear floor chassis and suspension components

Pass 20 Apr 2010 83,572 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 79,762 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 79,762 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 75,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front 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 18 Apr 2007 67,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 May 2006 53,668 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)

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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Y996 CUB is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 Y996 CUB, 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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Y996 CUB is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 May 2001.

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