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W147 DUA

2000 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,220 mi
Last recorded98,220 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW147 DUA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 98,220 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 98,209 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 94,688 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 94,638 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2013 90,789 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 90,773 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 87,303 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2012 87,234 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

drivers seatbelt is showing signs of fluffing.

exhaust is corroded in various places.

front and rear brake discs are showing signs of wear and corrosion.

slight corrosion to boeh rear brake pipes at union.

tracking check is required.

various parts of underbody is showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 7 Nov 2011 83,691 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Nov 2011 83,691 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Jan 2011 80,211 miles

N/s/f bottom ball joint rubber torn not resulting in play.

Fail 5 Jan 2011 80,211 miles

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

N/s/f bottom ball joint rubber torn not resulting in play.

Pass 22 Dec 2009 75,740 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 72,397 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 68,855 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 63,368 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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W147 DUA is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W147 DUA, 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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W147 DUA is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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