CarVerify

Free Car Check

W188 RTV

2000 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

191,842 mi
Last recorded191,842 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW188 RTV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 191,842 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 189,706 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 186,774 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 186,774 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 184,248 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 180,546 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 171,745 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 163,147 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 158,016 miles

both outer sills corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2017 155,945 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 147,551 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 138,037 miles

front brake pads on limit

offside steering rack gaiter deteriorated

play in offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 3 Nov 2014 128,362 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 118,757 miles

both rear tyres worn

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads worn

Fail 22 Nov 2013 118,679 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)

Front Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 106,232 miles

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

Fail 3 Nov 2012 106,232 miles

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

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

Pass 2 Nov 2011 100,298 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 97,069 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 92,148 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 86,036 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 756,701 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 56,915 miles

Both front discsworn through vent grooves, however they still meet min, requirements for MOT.

Fail 13 Apr 2006 56,915 miles

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Both front discs worn through vent grooves, however they still meet min, requirements for MOT.

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
Full Subaru Impreza reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W188 RTV is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W188 RTV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W188 RTV?

You can check the full history of W188 RTV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W188 RTV registered?

W188 RTV is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 December 2000.

Is W188 RTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W188 RTV shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W188 RTV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W188 RTV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.