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R5 WAT

2000 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

40,588 mi
Last recorded40,588 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 WAT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 40,588 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 40,588 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2021 40,302 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 40,219 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 39,669 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 39,125 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 38,725 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 38,725 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 37,922 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2008 37,922 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 36,144 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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R5 WAT is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R5 WAT, 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 R5 WAT registered?

R5 WAT is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 November 2000.

Is R5 WAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R5 WAT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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