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C8 ETC

2000 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

151,311 mi
Last recorded151,311 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 ETC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 151,311 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 150,889 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 150,588 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 150,588 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 150,057 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 149,769 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 149,753 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside hand brake only just met requirements

Pass 29 Nov 2019 149,453 miles

sill covers

Pass 12 Nov 2018 145,173 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 137,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

sill covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2017 137,282 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

sill covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2016 128,807 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 119,595 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 112,530 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 112,530 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 103,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 103,327 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 94,062 miles

All coil springs corroded

Both side sills corroded

Slight damage to N/S/F cross beam

Slight damage to N/S/F hose will need attension soon

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Aug 2012 94,062 miles

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

All coil springs corroded

Both side sills corroded

Slight damage to N/S/F cross beam

Slight damage to N/S/F hose will need attension soon

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2011 85,845 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 85,837 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 77,053 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 71,172 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 61,535 miles

heavy tyre wear n/s/f inner edge

heavy tyre wear o/s/f outer edge

Pass 8 Jun 2007 52,950 miles

exhaust system rusty

Pass 26 Sep 2006 51,841 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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C8 ETC is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 C8 ETC, 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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What year was C8 ETC registered?

C8 ETC is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 September 2000.

Is C8 ETC safe to buy?

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