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YL51 XBB

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2011
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,632 mi
Last recorded79,632 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 XBB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2010 79,632 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 Sep 2010 79,632 miles

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 79,631 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 74,494 miles

poss slight leak front exhaust

Fail 5 Oct 2009 74,494 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

poss slight leak front exhaust

Pass 6 Oct 2008 69,214 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 69,184 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 60,743 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 50,519 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 39,964 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 39,960 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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 XBB is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XBB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL51 XBB registered?

YL51 XBB is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 October 2001.

Is YL51 XBB safe to buy?

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