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V497 DYA

2000 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

148,887 mi
Last recorded148,887 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV497 DYA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 148,887 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 148,526 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 147,860 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

age related under body corrosion

rear shocks weak

sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2020 147,812 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

age related under body corrosion

rear shocks weak

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2019 144,062 miles

Age related under body corrosion

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2018 140,112 miles

Age related under body corrosion

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Sill Covers fitted

Pass 3 May 2017 133,028 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 124,999 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 124,999 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 114,799 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 106,121 miles

nearside rear tyre worn edges and perished

offside rear tyre worn outer edge and perished

sill kit fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2013 96,707 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 85,755 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 79,362 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 79,362 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 73,274 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 69,374 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 69,374 miles

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

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)

Fail 18 Apr 2008 61,403 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 61,403 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 53,874 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 52,223 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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V497 DYA is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V497 DYA, 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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V497 DYA is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 January 2000.

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