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W183 AAY

2000 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

178,844 mi
Last recorded178,844 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW183 AAY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 178,844 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 170,735 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear arches corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

various areas of surface corrosion

Fail 22 Jul 2021 170,712 miles

Fuel pipe leaking Filler neck corroded and leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in upper wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength In upper wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged All insecure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 162,455 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2020 162,453 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to centre (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system to centre (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2019 155,190 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 145,483 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 145,483 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 139,130 miles

Nearside front and offside front brake discs slightly worn/pitted

Pass 7 Apr 2016 137,192 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

check engine light on

Pass 2 Apr 2015 134,560 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 131,307 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 128,365 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 124,897 miles

nearside front inner driveshaft gaitor split

rear exhaust silencer is slightly deteriorated and has a very slight leak of gases

Pass 4 Apr 2011 121,614 miles

Battery insecure

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

The front nearside brake disc is pitted on the outer face

The inner c.v boot on the offside front is split

Fail 4 Apr 2011 121,614 miles

Battery insecure

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

The front nearside brake disc is pitted on the outer face

The inner c.v boot on the offside front is split

Pass 7 Apr 2010 118,214 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

nearside rear and offside rear wheel bearings feel very slightly rough.

Pass 11 Jul 2008 114,118 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 111,730 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise nearside front and offside front tyres wearing slightly on inside edges of the tread area.

Pass 19 May 2006 106,131 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 106,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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W183 AAY is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W183 AAY, 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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W183 AAY is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 April 2000.

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