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R493 GJL

2000 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,632 mi
Last recorded98,632 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR493 GJL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2012 98,632 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all four tyres wearing on inner & outter edges

Fail 27 Oct 2011 90,400 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all brake hoses perishing

all steering + supnsion showing age + surface corroded

p.a.s rack damp

rear brakes aged

slight exhaust blow at the front joint

Pass 27 Oct 2011 90,400 miles

all brake hoses perishing

all steering + supnsion showing age + surface corroded

p.a.s rack damp

rear brakes aged

slight exhaust blow at the front joint

Pass 17 Nov 2010 84,196 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 810,347 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Nov 2008 71,185 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 71,185 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2007 56,573 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Fail 1 Oct 2007 56,570 miles

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)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 40,584 miles

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

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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R493 GJL is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R493 GJL, 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 R493 GJL registered?

R493 GJL is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 March 2000.

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