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S17 VAG

2000 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,112 mi
Last recorded85,112 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS17 VAG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2011 85,112 miles

engine oil leak possible cam shaft oil seals

o/s/f rim has slight buckle

o/s/r tyre possible punchure

slight movement in both front anti roll bar (D) bushes sligtly worn

slight play in both sides front anti roll bar drop links

slight play in both sides front lower arm rear bushes

slight play in both sides rear anti roll bar link bushes

wipers starting to smear

Fail 1 Nov 2011 85,111 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

engine oil leak possible cam shaft oil seals

o/s/f rim has slight buckle

o/s/r tyre possible punchure

rear brake discs in poor condition

slight movement in both front anti roll bar (D) bushes sligtly worn

slight play in both sides front anti roll bar drop links

slight play in both sides front lower arm rear bushes

slight play in both sides rear anti roll bar link bushes

wipers starting to smear

Pass 1 Dec 2010 76,832 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 76,447 miles

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

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

o/s/f wheel slightly damaged

Fail 24 Sep 2008 68,313 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

blue tint headlamp bulbs have been fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2008 68,313 miles

blue tint headlamp bulbs have been fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2007 60,125 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 60,125 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 50,703 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 48,489 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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S17 VAG is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Blue 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 S17 VAG, 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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S17 VAG is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 June 2000.

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