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YL51 CAU

2001 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,430 mi
Last recorded78,430 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 CAU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 78,430 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 78,152 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015
Pass 22 Oct 2014 66,200 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 57,975 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 50,952 miles

o/s / n/s outer sills not clearly visible due to covers fitted

slight damage to centre seatbelt

Fail 28 May 2012 50,943 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s / n/s outer sills not clearly visible due to covers fitted

slight damage to centre seatbelt

Pass 22 Mar 2011 44,892 miles

slight play/wear noted in nearside front drop link

Fail 22 Mar 2011 44,892 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake pads very low advise replace NOW

slight play/wear noted in nearside front drop link

Pass 31 Mar 2010 41,899 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 41,894 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside front tyre on inner sidewall splitting

offside front wiper blade torn

Pass 1 Apr 2009 38,397 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 38,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both rear tyres perished tread area

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 34,369 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 29,833 miles

surface corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 1 Jun 2006 20,174 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 20,172 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

215/45/17 alloy wheels fitted

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

heavy wear on both front tyres edges

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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YL51 CAU 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 70.6%.

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 YL51 CAU, 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 YL51 CAU registered?

YL51 CAU is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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