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Y997 CGJ

2001 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

175,977 mi
Last recorded175,977 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY997 CGJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 175,977 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2015 175,977 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2014 145,263 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 140,922 miles

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

engine mil light on

Pass 11 Sep 2012 137,784 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

knocking noise comming from steering when steering wheel is shaken

Fail 3 Sep 2012 137,766 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

knocking noise comming from steering when steering wheel is shaken

Pass 1 Sep 2011 131,423 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyrte wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 Sep 2011 131,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyrte wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2010 125,307 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 125,307 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 118,830 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Oct 2008 116,444 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 116,444 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 116,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 102,441 miles

Advisorys with refusal sheet

Fail 23 Aug 2007 102,441 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Advise OSF fog lamp damaged

Advise OSR brake disc has light grooving and is slightly pitted

Advise possible exhaust leak from front pipe cant be sure due to shields covering exhaust

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)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 86,940 miles

o/s rear disc outer surface scored

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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Y997 CGJ is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 Y997 CGJ, 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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Y997 CGJ is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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