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K900 OBY

2000 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,055 mi
Last recorded159,055 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK900 OBY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 159,055 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under side corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2022 156,142 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under side corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2021 152,873 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all the break readings have only just met the requirements.

most of the underside is corroded and has been heavily wax oiled /undersealed in the past .i recommend this is all cleaned of and redone

Fail 22 Apr 2021 152,872 miles

Front Position lamp not working bothsides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear no reading on parking break efficiency test

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

most of the underside is corroded and has been heavily wax oiled /undersealed in the past .i recommend this is all cleaned of and redone

Fail 15 Feb 2021 152,866 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning none working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underbody covers deteriated

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle and suspension components becoming corroded

underbody and prescribed areas becoming corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2019 146,696 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 141,603 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner shoulders

both rear wheels difficult to turn by hand when jacked

parking brake only just meets required performance

rear seatbelts unavailable for test

underside of vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2017 139,953 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 139,920 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 135,611 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber weak

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 12 Jan 2016 135,611 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front shock absorber weak

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 28 Jan 2015 134,593 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 134,586 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2014 130,679 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 123,248 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 113,649 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Oct 2010 102,808 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 102,808 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 98,123 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 93,288 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 93,288 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 85,515 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 81,979 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 81,970 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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K900 OBY is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K900 OBY, 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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K900 OBY is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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