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P471 LJB

2000 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

141,244 mi
Last recorded141,244 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP471 LJB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 141,244 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 141,244 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 134,115 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

front and rear brake disc slightly worn.

Fail 31 Mar 2012 134,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

front and rear brake disc slightly worn.

Pass 12 Feb 2011 126,543 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 126,543 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 3 Feb 2011 126,408 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 123,468 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 20 Feb 2010 123,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 122,793 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 111,442 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 111,411 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 102,403 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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P471 LJB is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P471 LJB, 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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P471 LJB is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 January 2000.

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