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W196 PCD

2000 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

151,211 mi
Last recorded151,211 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW196 PCD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 May 2024 151,211 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting corner (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner/ outer wheel arch (just seam sealed) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Corner (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting upper rear of wheel arch / behind bumper (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside rear inner sill unable to access repair - excessive seam sealer

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sil covers fitted preventing full inspection

engine check light illuminated

Pass 5 Jun 2023 148,179 miles

Offside Rear Sill has suspect repair

Fail 23 May 2023 147,924 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Sill has suspect repair

Pass 11 May 2022 139,412 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

emissions just met requirements

Fail 5 May 2022 139,240 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2021 132,711 miles
Fail 8 May 2021 132,692 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2020 131,018 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 128,942 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 128,942 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 126,490 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 124,298 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 121,816 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 117,935 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 114,162 miles

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

Offside Front 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 boot floor corroded

rear arches corroded

Fail 16 May 2014 114,152 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front 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 boot floor corroded

nearside rear tyre ON legal limit

rear arches corroded

Pass 14 May 2013 105,838 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eml light on

front reg plate damaged

front tyres wearing on edges (raised tread)

rear exhaust box deterioated

rear exhaust box has on surport hanger broken off

rear outter wheel arches corroded

side sill covers fitted

wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 11 May 2013 105,792 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front reg plate damaged

front tyres wearing on edges (raised tread)

rear exhaust box deterioated

rear exhaust box has on surport hanger broken off

rear outter wheel arches corroded

side sill covers fitted

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 10 May 2012 96,671 miles

exhaust rattling

front number plate cracked

o/s/r number plate lamp dull

o/s/r sub-frame bushes starting to perish

plastic skirts fitted.outer sills not tested

rear hanger unwelded but exhaust supported

rear silencer corroded

windscreen chipped

Fail 11 May 2011 87,668 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 11 May 2011 87,668 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 11 May 2010 79,347 miles

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

front number plate cracked

stickers in windscreen

Pass 18 May 2009 74,872 miles

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

frfont number plate cracked

Pass 6 May 2008 66,080 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 57,435 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 48,865 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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W196 PCD is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W196 PCD, 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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W196 PCD is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 June 2000.

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