2001 Subaru Impreza · 3,456 MOT tests
2001 Subaru Impreza reliability
2001 Subaru Imprezas fail 27.3% of first MOT tests, 35% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 13 Impreza years (3,456 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Subaru Imprezas: 25%)
- 27.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Subaru Imprezas: 25%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 35% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 22
- 110,707
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 22
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,456
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2001 against the years either side
- 2000 cars: 40% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2001 car does worse)
- 2002 cars: 38% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2001 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 9.5% of tests fail here (22% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 58% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2001 car carries a 51 plate (September–December 2001).
Common problems
What fails on a 2001 Subaru Impreza
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics12.9%
- Suspension11.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks9.5%
- Brakes7.1%
- Body, chassis and structure6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.3%
- Steering3.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 4.63%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Lambda reading outside specified limits 2.69%
An out-of-range lambda reading suggests poor fuel mixture or a failing catalytic converter, so diagnosis is needed.
Position lamp not working 2.55%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Steering rack gaiter no longer sealed 2.46%
A damaged gaiter lets dirt into the steering rack, causing wear and possibly costly repairs later.
Carbon monoxide high after fast idle 2.17%
High carbon monoxide can point to engine or catalytic converter faults, so ask for diagnosis before buying.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 2.08%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (8.39%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (7.32%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.06%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (5.79%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (5.12%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (4.69%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2001 Subaru Impreza reliable?
2001 Subaru Imprezas fail 27.3% of first MOT tests, 35% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 13 Impreza years (3,456 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2001 Subaru Impreza MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (4.63% of tests), lambda reading outside specified limits (2.69% of tests), position lamp not working (2.55% of tests).
How many miles should a 2001 Subaru Impreza have done?
At its MOT aged about 22, a typical 2001 Subaru Impreza shows 110,707 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2001 car?
A car first registered in 2001 carries a 51 plate (September–December 2001).
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