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W127 PLS

2000 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

137,206 mi
Last recorded137,206 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW127 PLS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2020 137,206 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine noise from air con pump (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT AND REAR LINK ARM BUSHES BOTH SIDES SPLIT AND PERISHED GENERALLY IN POOR CONDTION (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear bumper securing point corroded /insecure

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened frame corroded bushes split and perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced THE UNDERSIDE OF THIS VEHICLE HAS UNDERGONE EXTENSIVE WELDING AND REPAIRS VARIOUS SUSPENSION AND STEERING COMPONENTS ARE THIN AND HEAVENLY CORRODED .FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED /ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 May 2019 137,067 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under body pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

This vehicle has had a large amount of welding

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear wheel arches on limit (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear sub frames various points of floor pan inner and outer sills corroded/both front lower suspension arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all four coil springs corroded

sill coverts fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2018 136,425 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various underbody pipes greasesd (1.1.11 (c))

This vehicle has had a large amount of welding repairs to the main structure as part of a previous mot fail test number 148620734823 10/5/2018 ,The last mot pass 14/2/2013

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various points of floor pan front and rear sub frames suspension componants corroded /both lower suspension arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all brake flex hoses corroded on end furrels

sill covers fitted

Fail 10 May 2018 136,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering wheel arch area (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 pipes on joint block as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering strut top area (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering upper suspension top area (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Body has slight corrosion wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

various suspension componants and sub frames and floor pan corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2013 134,401 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2013 134,385 miles

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)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 132,094 miles

front brake discs worn on inside

Fail 16 Jan 2012 132,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs worn on inside

Pass 12 Feb 2011 130,582 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

centre exhaust has been bandaged up no leak or signs of weakness or insecurity.

rear brake disc's pitted and scored

Fail 11 Feb 2011 130,581 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

centre exhaust has been bandaged up no leak or signs of weakness or insecurity.

rear brake disc's pitted and scored

Pass 6 May 2010 123,183 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 108,386 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 96,698 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 7 May 2008 96,698 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 15 Apr 2008 95,482 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 87,239 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 87,239 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 78,873 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 78,834 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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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W127 PLS is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 W127 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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W127 PLS is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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