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W159 XCS

2000 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

106,512 mi
Last recorded106,512 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW159 XCS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 106,512 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front, rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear, forward bushes (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted

internal h/lamp adjuster altered to check lights

Fail 9 Apr 2016 106,495 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join at cat (7.1.2)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front, rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear, forward bushes (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted

internal h/lamp adjuster altered to check lights

Fail 29 Feb 2016 105,974 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported MID SECTION U CLAMP LOOSE (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported MOUNTING MISSING (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings FLOOR OUT RIGGER (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion CORRODED AT REAR WHEEL ARCH AND BUMPER INSECURE (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings FLOOR OUT RIGGER (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion CORRODED AT REAR WHEEL ARCH AND BUMPER INSECURE (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded AT REAR FUEL TANK FRONT TO REAR PIPES AT JUNCTION (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings AT SILL (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE JOINT LEEKING (7.1.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view CRACKED (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 96,527 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 93,614 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 93,350 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 92,909 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 85,458 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2013 85,332 miles

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

Offside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 81,893 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 81,893 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 75,474 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 75,415 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

FT DISCS PITTING

Pass 16 May 2009 73,604 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 70,654 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 65,841 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Apr 2006 59,894 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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W159 XCS is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 W159 XCS, 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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W159 XCS is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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