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YR51 NEO

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,059 mi
Last recorded125,059 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 NEO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 125,059 miles

off side front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

rear indicators slightly white

Fail 16 Nov 2016 125,052 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

off side front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

rear indicators slightly white

Pass 16 May 2015 121,930 miles

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre split on inside sidewall

Fail 9 May 2015 121,930 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre split on inside sidewall

Pass 12 May 2014 114,601 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 114,601 miles

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

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 Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2013 108,041 miles

engine management light on

exhaust system has minor leak

nearsidee rear tyre wearing on inner edge and has a nail in it

offside fonr tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in nearside front link

Fail 11 May 2013 108,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management light on

exhaust system has minor leak

nearsidee rear tyre wearing on inner edge and has a nail in it

offside fonr tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in nearside front link

Pass 12 May 2012 103,808 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2011 100,740 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 24 Feb 2010 91,860 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2010 91,860 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 83,426 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 77,577 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 72,054 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 55,271 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2005 52,209 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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YR51 NEO is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue 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 YR51 NEO, 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 YR51 NEO registered?

YR51 NEO is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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