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SV51 MJY

2001 Subaru Impreza GX AWD

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,529 mi
Last recorded133,529 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza GX AWD86,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV51 MJY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza GX AWD
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 133,529 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 125,752 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 125,752 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 111,614 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 103,041 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 100,612 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 98,956 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 94,222 miles

centre section of exhaust has been repaired in two places

Pass 28 Jan 2009 89,170 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

exhaust system corroded

slight play found at nearside steering rack arm

Fail 26 Jan 2009 89,167 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

exhaust system corroded

slight play found at nearside steering rack arm

Pass 6 Feb 2008 82,836 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2008 82,828 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 74,540 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2007 74,476 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 63,507 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza GX AWD?

Based on 3,595 MOT tests across 290 vehicles.

72.4%
Pass Rate
6,756
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
290
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 172
position lamp(s) not working 125
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 105
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 93
Registration plate lamp not working 85
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SV51 MJY is a 2001 Subaru Impreza GX AWD in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2001 Subaru Impreza GX AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 86,095 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza GX AWD fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 172 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SV51 MJY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza GX AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Subaru Impreza GX AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SV51 MJY is a 2001 Subaru Impreza GX AWD, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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