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YG51 VCB

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2024
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

155,976 mi
Last recorded155,976 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 VCB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 155,976 miles

Rear subframe corroded

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2023 155,932 miles

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear subframe corroded

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2022 150,338 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2022 150,162 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody corroded.

Pass 8 Oct 2021 146,462 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 146,419 miles

Nearside Front Brake insecure caliper (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 142,881 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit and discs corroded inside edge (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 142,723 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded end of pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit and discs corroded inside edge (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 139,300 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 139,168 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 134,711 miles

Offside Front tyre outside edge worn

fuel filler corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2018 134,586 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower subframe n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre outside edge worn

fuel filler corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2017 130,190 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 130,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear out of floor (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear out of floor (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened n/s and o/s (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2016 125,556 miles

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

front subframe repaired

rear discs corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2016 125,544 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

front subframe repaired

rear discs corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2015 119,739 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 119,739 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 114,301 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 109,755 miles

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

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

all four brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2012 105,837 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 105,825 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 98,394 miles

front pads low

front to rear brake pipes obscured

rear links slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Oct 2010 98,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front pads low

front to rear brake pipes obscured

rear links slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2009 89,986 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brakes slightly juddering

nearside front anti roll bar link has slight play

rear pads worn low

Pass 27 Nov 2008 75,804 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 66,360 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 66,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Fail 23 Nov 2006 57,667 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres slighly worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Nov 2006 57,667 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres slighly worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Nov 2005 50,477 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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YG51 VCB is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 YG51 VCB, 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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YG51 VCB is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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