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V245 DMW

2000 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

184,419 mi
Last recorded184,419 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV245 DMW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 184,419 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear cracks in treads

Offside Rear cracks in tyre treads

rear exhaust noisey

Fail 4 Dec 2024 184,406 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users both petrol pipes started to leak when i touch them (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting near within 30 cm of rear suspension arm (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear cracks in treads

Offside Rear cracks in tyre treads

Pass 22 Dec 2023 184,098 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into two way juction (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Dec 2023 184,098 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into two way juction (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 183,343 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 183,332 miles

Emissions not tested emmissions not tested because over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 182,235 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears rear sections (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 176,812 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear footbrakes recording lower brake effort than expected

slight binding o/s rear brake

Pass 8 May 2019 170,408 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 170,408 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2016 167,636 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 167,636 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 149,853 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 140,603 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 133,290 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jan 2012 120,677 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 120,677 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 114,012 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 107,220 miles

slight travel on handbrake lever

Pass 21 Jan 2009 99,164 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 89,054 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres worn on outter edges

Pass 22 Jan 2007 75,398 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 63,732 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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V245 DMW is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 V245 DMW, 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 V245 DMW registered?

V245 DMW is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 February 2000.

Is V245 DMW safe to buy?

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