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W108 PLS

2000 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

134,764 mi
Last recorded134,764 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW108 PLS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2019 134,764 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower arm rear mounting area (floor) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake peddle rubber worn a hole in

engine oil on minimum

Pass 11 Dec 2018 126,420 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at strut top mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 126,420 miles

Fuel pipe leaking filler neck (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at strut top mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 118,340 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 113,649 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 113,075 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 112,164 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 110,839 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 109,670 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 108,448 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 104,870 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 104,795 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 91,278 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 86,210 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2008 86,210 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 81,419 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 81,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 27 May 2006 74,574 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2006 74,574 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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W108 PLS is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 W108 PLS, 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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W108 PLS is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 March 2000.

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