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S20 OBX

2000 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

83,102 mi
Last recorded83,102 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS20 OBX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 83,102 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 83,102 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 80,174 miles

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

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

front drive shafts the outer c/v joint protecting rubber boot slight leak of grease.

rear passenger seats missing at time of test.

Fail 22 Jan 2015 80,174 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

front drive shafts the outer c/v joint protecting rubber boot slight leak of grease.

rear passenger seats missing at time of test.

Pass 9 Nov 2013 77,947 miles

Engine Management Lamp Lit

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 77,946 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Engine Management Lamp Lit

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 71,983 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Jun 2012 71,983 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 May 2011 64,900 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2011 64,900 miles

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

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 60,495 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 57,667 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 57,667 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 19 Sep 2008 55,997 miles

N/s/f tyre badly worn on inner and outer edges and has nail in tread.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 55,997 miles

N/s/f tyre badly worn on inner and outer edges and has nail in tread.

Fail 28 Mar 2008 54,181 miles

Corrosion to rear brake discs.

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

Lower front bumper insecure.

N/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear bumper insecure.

Rear wiper blade split.

Slight damage to front screen.

Pass 28 Mar 2008 54,181 miles

Corrosion to rear brake discs.

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

Lower front bumper insecure.

N/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

Rear bumper insecure.

Rear wiper blade split.

Slight damage to front screen.

Pass 15 Mar 2007 49,371 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 49,371 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear brake pads worn low

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2006 45,558 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 45,558 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front 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)

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

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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S20 OBX is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 S20 OBX, 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 S20 OBX registered?

S20 OBX is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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