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SIL 5245

2000 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

98,385 mi
Last recorded98,385 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIL 5245
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Gl 4WD
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2013 98,385 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 92,479 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011 92,479 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 88,633 miles

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

Front anti-roll bar links slightly out of line

Please note emissions tested as non cat (not found on data-base)

Tyres wearing on edges

n/s headlight patern weak

Fail 5 Oct 2010 88,625 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Front anti-roll bar links slightly out of line

Please note emissions tested as non cat (not found on data-base)

Tyres wearing on edges

n/s headlight patern weak

Pass 28 Aug 2009 80,660 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

both cam belt covers missing

Fail 26 Aug 2009 80,655 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

both cam belt covers missing

Pass 24 Sep 2008 75,607 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 75,607 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 72,819 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 71,351 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 68,917 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD?

Based on 2,029 MOT tests across 461 vehicles.

65.0%
Pass Rate
6,856
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
461
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 187
Brake pipe excessively corroded 180
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 171
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Registration plate lamp not working 97
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SIL 5245 is a 2000 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 187 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SIL 5245, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 26 years old, this Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SIL 5245 is a 2000 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD, first registered on 16 August 2000.

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