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W212 BJW

2000 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2017
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

131,479 mi
Last recorded131,479 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW212 BJW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 131,479 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 131,455 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 125,546 miles

Nearside Rear chassis surface corrosion

Offside Rear chassis surface corrosion

Fail 18 Nov 2015 125,546 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear chassis surface corrosion

Offside Rear chassis surface corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2014 121,349 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 121,349 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 116,978 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

brake pedal antislip worn

Pass 18 Dec 2013 116,978 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

brake pedal antislip worn

Fail 11 Dec 2013 116,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

brake pedal anti slip worn

o/s/f headlamp aim on lower limit

Pass 2 Jan 2013 112,956 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 112,956 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 109,537 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 109,537 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 106,819 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 100,537 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

battery warning lamp illuminated

brake pedal anti-slip starting to deteriorate

handbrake warning lamp illuminated

offside rear lens cluster cracked

Fail 2 Nov 2009 100,537 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

battery warning lamp illuminated

brake pedal anti-slip starting to deteriorate

handbrake warning lamp illuminated

offside rear lens cluster cracked

Pass 4 Nov 2008 94,618 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 94,616 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2008 91,821 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 91,821 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2007 86,962 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Mar 2006 83,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 83,395 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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W212 BJW is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 W212 BJW, 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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W212 BJW is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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