Subaru Impreza MOT Results

Registered in 2001
65.7% pass rate
from 1,262 tests in 2021
(23% better than other 2001 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2001 cars and highlighted areas where the Subaru Impreza is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.5% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.40% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.079% fail on Dipswitch
    • 4.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.8% fail on Headlamp aim (39% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.8% fail on Stop lamp (37% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.3% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.71% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.40% fail on Horn
      • 0.16% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 1.2% fail on Direction indicators (51% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Flashing type (51% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.87% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.40% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.24% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.24% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.079% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 13% fail on Suspension (19% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 6.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (63% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.55% fail on Linkage
      • 0.40% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.40% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.32% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.16% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (83% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.079% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.3% fail on Suspension arms (55% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.71% fail on Pins and bushes (66% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.32% fail on Ball joint (86% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Sub-frames (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Sub-frame (5 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.079% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.3% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.0% fail on Springs (70% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Coil springs (69% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.95% fail on Coil spring (71% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.079% fail on Mounting
    • 0.87% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.71% fail on Macpherson strut (150% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Macpherson strut (7 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.32% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.079% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.079% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.079% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.079% fail on Suspension rod
  • 10.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (36% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 10.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (45% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 10.0% fail on Spark ignition (58% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 6.0% fail on Catalyst emissions (72% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 2.3% fail on Emissions not tested (98% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Emission control equipment (15 times worse than other 2001 cars)
          • 0.95% fail on Catalytic converter (18 times worse than other 2001 cars)
          • 0.079% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.079% fail on NOx sensor
          • 0.079% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.16% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.40% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.32% fail on Emission control equipment (8 times worse than other 2001 cars)
          • 0.32% fail on Catalytic converter (14 times worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.079% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.16% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.16% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 8.9% fail on Brakes (36% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Brake performance (39% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (53% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (69% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.079% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
        • 0.079% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance (48% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (54% better than other 2001 cars)
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance (49% better than other 2001 cars)
          • 0.079% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.24% fail on Decelerometer (5 times worse than other 2001 cars)
          • 0.24% fail on Service brake performance (5 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.95% fail on Rbt (sp) (57% better than other 2001 cars)
          • 0.79% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake imbalance (90% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (8 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Brake performance not tested (150% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.63% fail on Rbt
          • 0.63% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.16% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.079% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.079% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 3.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs
      • 1.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.1% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.79% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (55% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.71% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.40% fail on Pedal
      • 0.32% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.24% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.16% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.079% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.16% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.16% fail on Lever
    • 0.16% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.079% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.079% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.16% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.16% fail on Other components (7 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.079% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 6.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure (35% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.7% fail on Transmission (50% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Drive shafts (48% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Joints (49% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.079% fail on Drive shaft
    • 1.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.95% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.40% fail on Sub-frame (10 times worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Sub-frame condition (11 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.79% fail on Chassis
      • 0.79% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.40% fail on Seats
      • 0.32% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.079% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.24% fail on Body
      • 0.16% fail on Other body component
      • 0.079% fail on Panel
    • 0.16% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.079% fail on Pipe
      • 0.079% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.16% fail on Doors
      • 0.079% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.079% fail on Door condition
      • 0.079% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.079% fail on Door condition
    • 0.079% fail on Cabs
      • 0.079% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.079% fail on Undertray
  • 5.1% fail on Visibility (37% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Washers
    • 2.4% fail on Wipers (47% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.079% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.079% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.079% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.079% fail on View to rear
      • 0.079% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.2% fail on Steering
    • 3.2% fail on Steering gear (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.87% fail on Steering linkage components (64% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Locking devices (7 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.16% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.16% fail on Track rod end (92% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Power steering
      • 0.16% fail on Operation
      • 0.079% fail on Other components
    • 0.079% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.079% fail on Steering play
      • 0.079% fail on Steering rack
  • 2.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.3% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.4% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.71% fail on Condition
      • 0.24% fail on Requirements
    • 0.16% fail on Airbags
      • 0.16% fail on Drivers airbag
    • 0.16% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (88% better than other 2001 cars)
  • 2.5% fail on Tyres (52% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Tread depth (55% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Condition (48% better than other 2001 cars)
  • 1.1% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.79% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.63% fail on Attachment
    • 0.079% fail on Condition
    • 0.079% fail on Hubs
  • 0.079% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.079% fail on Speedometer

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