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W142 UEL

2000 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

159,880 mi
Last recorded159,880 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW142 UEL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 159,880 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 158,555 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 158,529 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 152,841 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 152,841 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 151,557 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 151,557 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 150,765 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 148,415 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 146,588 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 146,588 miles

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)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 140,207 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 13,110 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 131,904 miles

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 123,274 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 123,268 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 115,032 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 103,400 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 103,400 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 92,320 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 83,474 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 68,017 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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W142 UEL is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 W142 UEL, 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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What year was W142 UEL registered?

W142 UEL is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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