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YN51 VMH

2001 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

134,584 mi
Last recorded134,584 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 VMH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 134,584 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 133,522 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2024 133,143 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 132,896 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 132,433 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 132,382 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Top of inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 132,198 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 130,406 miles

Corrosion to underside components. Suspension, brakes and hubs.

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking, outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Plastic trim fitted to engine bay and underside of vehicle, unable to fully inspect prescribed areas.

Pass 5 Oct 2018 126,060 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 124,590 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 122,808 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 122,807 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 117,405 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 111,607 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 107,714 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 104,548 miles

Front washers partially blocked (still clearing screen)

Fuel smell in vehicle, no visable leaks found

Pass 31 Oct 2011 99,598 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 94,686 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 87,017 miles

all tyres wearing low on outer edges

Pass 24 Oct 2008 80,875 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 74,476 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 68,165 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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YN51 VMH is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YN51 VMH, 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 YN51 VMH registered?

YN51 VMH is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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