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P18 RYF

2000 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

92,902 mi
Last recorded92,902 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP18 RYF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 92,902 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 92,621 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 92,308 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 91,687 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 91,366 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 91,366 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to centre pipe Gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2021 91,354 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Spacing. (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Out-rigger. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Spacing. (0.1 (d))

Coil spring corroded Front and rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Most underside brake and suspension components corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Out rigger. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil filter area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2020 90,886 miles

most underside brake and suspension components corroded

offside and nearside front floor outrigger members damaged and corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2018 90,696 miles

Nearside Rear brake pad worn low

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded tank filler neck ()

most of underside brake and suspension components corroded

offside and nearside front outriggers/floor damaged and corroded

petrol smell but no leak detected

Fail 4 Aug 2018 90,696 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached upper bolt nut not locked (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached upper bolt nut not locked (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake pad worn low

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded tank filler neck ()

most of underside brake and suspension components corroded

offside and nearside front outriggers/floor damaged and corroded

petrol smell but no leak detected

Pass 17 May 2016 89,850 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 86,441 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wiper blades worn/smeary

Fail 30 Apr 2015 86,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wiper blades worn/smeary

Pass 1 May 2014 82,122 miles

rear anti roll bar corroded

Fail 1 May 2014 82,122 miles

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

rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 2 May 2013 76,455 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear shocks have slight play

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 9 May 2012 71,409 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge slightly

offside rear strut has slight play

Fail 8 May 2012 71,400 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge slightly

offside rear strut has slight play

Pass 9 May 2011 65,319 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 57,569 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 49,914 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 May 2009 49,914 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2008 45,074 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 May 2008 45,064 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 May 2007 40,073 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 40,073 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 35,301 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 35,301 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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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P18 RYF is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P18 RYF, 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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P18 RYF is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 13 September 2000.

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