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V499 MGO

2000 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

169,641 mi
Last recorded169,641 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV499 MGO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 169,641 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 161,037 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 159,505 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear suspension bushes perished

unable to inspect outer sill on both sides due to plastic cover

Fail 6 Sep 2023 159,504 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear suspension bushes perished

Pass 21 Jul 2022 155,946 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 153,324 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 147,609 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2020 147,608 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 146,639 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower sill area damaged , corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear sill area damaged , corroded

Suspension bushes worn , deteriorated not resulting in any movement

underside corroded , deteriorated

Fail 10 Jan 2020 146,488 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower sill area damaged , corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear sill area damaged , corroded

Suspension bushes worn , deteriorated not resulting in any movement

underside corroded , deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2019 144,101 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 140,637 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 135,186 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 129,194 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 122,703 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 116,488 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 110,911 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 104,605 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)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 98,006 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 92,325 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 84,991 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 79,443 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 72,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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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V499 MGO is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 V499 MGO, 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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V499 MGO is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 February 2000.

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