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Y99 WRX

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

91,268 mi
Last recorded91,268 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY99 WRX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 91,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misted (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 91,064 miles

All brake discs have surface corrosion

Front Lower subframe corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2023 90,750 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 90,410 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 90,181 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Nov 2020 89,809 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 89,131 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 87,930 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 87,488 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 86,721 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 85,075 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 83,368 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 81,380 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 81,380 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 79,332 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 77,292 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 75,109 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 69,549 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 60,652 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 51,608 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 43,456 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 35,974 miles

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

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

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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Y99 WRX is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 Y99 WRX, 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 Y99 WRX registered?

Y99 WRX is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 April 2001.

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