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YC51 NSY

2001 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,844 mi
Last recorded23,844 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 NSY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2012 23,844 miles

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

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

coil springs not located when jacked up, coil overs fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2012 23,844 miles

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

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

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

coil springs not located when jacked up, coil overs fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2011 22,140 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front coil springs drop out of cups when jacked up but relocate when lowered, coil overs fitted.

rear brake pipes cable tied to shocks

Fail 12 Dec 2011 22,135 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front coil springs drop out of cups when jacked up but relocate when lowered, coil overs fitted.

offside front abs wire insecure

rear brake pipes cable tied to shocks

Pass 7 Dec 2010 20,407 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 20,401 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine management light stays on

Pass 10 Dec 2009 18,075 miles

both rear and offside front tyres perishing and cracking

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn inner edge

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 10 Dec 2009 18,072 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

both rear and offside front tyres perishing and cracking

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn inner edge

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 19 Dec 2008 15,525 miles

c.o emissions fluctuating in and out of limits.

Pass 20 Dec 2007 12,521 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 10,836 miles

n/s/r shock absorber damp.

surface rust front and rear brake discs.

Pass 25 Nov 2005 9,576 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 NSY is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 NSY, 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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YC51 NSY is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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