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B8 CHJ

2000 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

99,094 mi
Last recorded99,094 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 CHJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2013 99,094 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 99,094 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 88,480 miles

both front brake discs badly corroded

brake pedal rubber wearing through

near side front drive shaft inner joint rubber boot split

Fail 8 Nov 2011 88,471 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

both front brake discs badly corroded

brake pedal rubber wearing through

near side front drive shaft inner joint rubber boot split

Fail 26 Jan 2010 77,962 miles

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

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside front inner drive shaft boot

offside front tyre low tread

rear dif rubber bush mounting play

Pass 26 Jan 2010 77,962 miles

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside front inner drive shaft boot

offside front tyre low tread

rear dif rubber bush mounting play

Pass 26 Jan 2009 66,086 miles

standard exhaust fitted at time of test

Fail 7 Jan 2009 66,080 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

standard exhaust fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Dec 2007 57,957 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 54,678 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 8 Dec 2006 54,678 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 5 Dec 2005 45,879 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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B8 CHJ is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2000 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 90,155 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 B8 CHJ, 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 26 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B8 CHJ is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 December 2000.

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