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V472 MBL

2000 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,121 mi
Last recorded98,121 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2010
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV472 MBL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2010 98,121 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 98,113 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 93,798 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre has deep cut to rubbing strip plus age cracks to inner wall, (Do not appear to reach cords).

Pass 18 Sep 2008 88,914 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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

both rear wheels (brakes) slightly binding

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2007 79,143 miles

handbrake lever requires adjustment

Fail 27 Sep 2007 79,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

handbrake lever requires adjustment

Pass 28 Sep 2006 68,758 miles

ADVISE NOTE. BOTH REAR NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS ONLY WORK WITH IGNITION SWITCHED ON AND DONT WORK WITH PARKING LIGHTS ON

ADVISE TRAVEL IN PARKING BRAKE LEVER BUT NOT TO STOP

BOTH FRONT TYRES INNER AND OUTER TREAD EDGES ARE GETTING LOW

REAR NEARSIDE COIL SPRING TOP RUBBER SEATING CUP IS STARTING TO SPLIT AWAY

Fail 27 Sep 2006 68,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ADVISE BOTH REAR NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS ONLY WORK WITH IGNITION SWITCHED ON

ADVISE TRAVEL IN PARKING BRAKE LEVER BUT NOT TO STOP

ADVISE. BOTH FRONT TYRES INNER AND OUTER EDGES OF TREAD ARE GETTING LOW

REAR NEARSIDE COIL SPRING TOP RUBBER MOUNTING IS STARTING TO SPLIT AWAY

REAR NEARSIDE DIFF SEAL IS STARTING TO LEAK SLIGHTLY

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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V472 MBL is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V472 MBL, 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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V472 MBL is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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