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W224 OBX

2000 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,569 mi
Last recorded116,569 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW224 OBX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 116,569 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Change soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 110,866 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively n\s + o\s (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 101,526 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 101,524 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 85,939 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 85,938 miles

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light pink (1.3.2e)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 65,599 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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W224 OBX is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W224 OBX, 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 W224 OBX registered?

W224 OBX is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 July 2000.

Is W224 OBX safe to buy?

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