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YC51 EUJ

2001 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,313 mi
Last recorded167,313 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 EUJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 167,313 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 158,195 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 146,274 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 136,276 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 136,276 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Wheel nut(s) missing all (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 136,266 miles

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

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

Rear underbody has been heavilly undersealed not allowing full inspection of testable componants

Pass 5 Aug 2016 125,775 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 116,135 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 107,678 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 May 2014 107,675 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 102,907 miles

Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 102,907 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 98,378 miles

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

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

nearside and offside headlamps cracked

Fail 3 Jan 2012 98,328 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

nearside and offside headlamps cracked

Pass 7 Jan 2011 94,879 miles

offside headlight glass cracked

Fail 6 Jan 2011 94,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside headlight glass cracked

offside headlight glass cracked

Pass 11 Dec 2009 83,624 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 83,624 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 80,995 miles

brake discs slightly pitted

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 18 Dec 2007 70,560 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 57,956 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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YC51 EUJ is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YC51 EUJ, 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 YC51 EUJ registered?

YC51 EUJ is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 November 2001.

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