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W198 PCD

2000 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

97,732 mi
Last recorded97,732 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW198 PCD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 97,732 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 97,519 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 92,696 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 92,673 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)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 91,880 miles

Strong smell of petrol around the fuel tank and tank damp

Pass 14 May 2013 85,476 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 79,543 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)

Pass 9 May 2011 71,698 miles

rear both tyres wearing on unner edges

Pass 12 May 2010 65,285 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 62,155 miles

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

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 4 Sep 2009 62,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 6 Aug 2008 57,679 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 54,147 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 50,191 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 45,715 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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W198 PCD is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 W198 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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What year was W198 PCD registered?

W198 PCD is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 June 2000.

Is W198 PCD safe to buy?

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