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W196 YPX

2000 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

114,085 mi
Last recorded114,085 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 114,085 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 May 2025 113,793 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2024 113,741 miles

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

Front Coil spring worn both front spring slightly worn were spring sits on shock (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring worn both rear springs slightly worn at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 113,652 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe and ferrules corroding marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 113,409 miles

brake pipes and ferules corroding offside rear (marked with yellow chalk)

Pass 24 Dec 2020 112,806 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 112,001 miles

rear suspension components corroding.

sill covers fitted.

Pass 15 Aug 2018 111,437 miles

all four road wheels very corroded

rear subframe and rear suspension components very corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2017 111,337 miles

Rear brake noisy

Rear sills dented sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2016 109,976 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper wheel arch (inner) (2.4.A.3)

outer sill covers fitted unable to carry out full inspection

Fail 31 Mar 2016 109,971 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded upper wheel arch (inner) (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper wheel arch (inner) (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper wheel arch (inner) (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 103,566 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 93,069 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 82,488 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 75,659 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 75,505 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 71,495 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 71,493 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 65,667 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 60,835 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

front brake pad holding pins in poor condition

Pass 1 Apr 2008 56,042 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 46,584 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 YPX is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 W196 YPX, 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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What year was W196 YPX registered?

W196 YPX is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 13 April 2000.

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