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W212 XKN

2000 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

153,365 mi
Last recorded153,365 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW212 XKN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 153,365 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front to rear brake pipes greased

nearside rear inner and outer sill damaged

Fail 23 Sep 2016 153,352 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear 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 Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside (8.2.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside rear inner and outer sill damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2015 139,131 miles

Nearside repeater lens missing

Offside front and offside rear tyres cracked on inner side walls no cords seen

Fail 13 Jan 2015 139,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside repeater lens missing

Pass 17 Jan 2014 118,190 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014 118,186 miles

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

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

Both offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Jan 2014 118,126 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Alternator belt loose

Both offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jan 2013 96,875 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 88,907 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 88,907 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 83,323 miles

front and rear discs surface rusted

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Fail 6 Jan 2011 83,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

front and rear discs surface rusted

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Pass 22 Dec 2009 79,301 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 65,899 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 50,317 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

unable to check outer sills fully as covered

Pass 24 Apr 2007 43,074 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 43,068 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 34,276 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 XKN is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XKN, 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 XKN is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 March 2000.

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