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V342 FRV

2000 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

200,330 mi
Last recorded200,330 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV342 FRV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 200,330 miles

Nut missing from starter motor.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underside of the vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2016 190,270 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (2.4.G.2)

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 23 Sep 2016 190,222 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Closing panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Closing panel (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (2.4.G.2)

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Feb 2016 183,904 miles

water in horn

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack pipes area (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 183,900 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured door sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded behind fuel filler pipe (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured door sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack pipes area (2.3.3b)

sill covers fitted, not allowing full inspection

water in horn

Pass 30 Jan 2015 174,230 miles

Both rear inner cv boots deteriated

Outer sills covers fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2015 174,194 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/r drive shaft inner c/v boot deterirated

o/s and n/s outter sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 165,787 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s and n/s outter sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 14 Jan 2014 165,787 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s and n/s outter sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 9 Jan 2013 156,102 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 146,639 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 146,602 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 141,342 miles

both steering rack gaiters perished.very week and close to splitting

nearside rear tyre wearing thin

offside front indicator lamp held in by tape

rear number plate bulbs very dim

Pass 22 Aug 2009 126,528 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 126,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 120,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 111,809 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 111,809 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2006 108,455 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Dec 2005 104,395 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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V342 FRV is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V342 FRV, 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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V342 FRV is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 January 2000.

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