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W138 BFV

2000 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,326 mi
Last recorded125,326 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW138 BFV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 125,326 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2017 119,426 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 117,664 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 117,633 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 217,604 miles

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

Speedometer only partially illuminated

Temporary fuel cap fitted

exhaust heat sheild in poor condition

front n/s top mount in poor condition

front o/s inner c/v boot perished

main brake pipes corroded

oil leak

oil level high

plastic sill covers fitted

rear brake discs corroded

rear sub-frame bushes perished

windscreen damaged

Fail 22 Nov 2013 217,604 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

exhaust heat sheild in poor condition

front n/s top mount in poor condition

front o/s inner c/v boot perished

main brake pipes corroded

oil leak

oil level high

plastic sill covers fitted

rear brake discs corroded

rear sub-frame bushes perished

windscreen damaged

Fail 15 Nov 2013 217,585 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

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

Front Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

rear brake disks pitted and scowered

unable to fully asses outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2012 209,489 miles

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

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

front grill lose and engin oil leak from rocker cover

Fail 25 Oct 2012 209,485 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

front grill lose and engin oil leak from rocker cover

Pass 7 Oct 2011 199,118 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 187,621 miles

front wipers split

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 1 Oct 2010 187,621 miles

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

front wipers split

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 21 Oct 2009 177,450 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2009 177,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 165,441 miles

n/s numberplate lamp slightly dim

vehicle becoming rusty underneath

Fail 13 Oct 2008 164,866 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s numberplate light dim

vehicle becoming rusty underneath

Pass 26 Oct 2007 153,105 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2007 153,105 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 126,661 miles

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

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

corrosion to the front brake discs

corrosion to the rear brake discs

engine oil leak

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2005 106,298 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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W138 BFV is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W138 BFV, 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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W138 BFV is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 May 2000.

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