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W235 VRD

2000 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

118,705 mi
Last recorded118,705 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW235 VRD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2024 118,705 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear lower arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear lower arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all brake pipes nuts and flexi hoses ferrules getting corroded

all four tyres heavily perished (recommend attention)

brake pipes getting corroded in areas

vehicles suspension heavily corroded in areas

vehicles underbody heavily corroded in areas

Pass 6 Dec 2023 118,669 miles

all four tyres getting heavily perished

front and rear suspension getting heavily corroded in areas

vehicles underbody heavily corroded in areas

vehicles underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 5 Dec 2022 118,555 miles

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

all four tyres perished (tread areas)

front and rear suspension heavily undersealed

vehicles underbody getting corroded in areas

vehicles underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 14 Dec 2021 117,725 miles

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

all four tyres perished in tread areas

suspension heavily undersealed

vehicles underbody heavily undersealed in areas

Fail 7 Dec 2021 117,682 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch / sill end cap (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch / sill end cap (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

all four tyres perished in tread areas

suspension heavily undersealed

vehicles underbody heavily undersealed in areas

Fail 17 Aug 2021 117,655 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

all four tyres perished in tread areas

both rear inner wheel arches heavily corroded in areas (upper and lower areas)

suspension heavily undersealed

vehicles underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 24 Aug 2020 116,574 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 116,568 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength next to o/s/r shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 115,105 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 115,105 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 113,769 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 113,769 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 111,857 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 111,840 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low & will not adjust (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low & will not adjust (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 110,336 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Aug 2015 106,679 miles

windscreen damaged but not in wiper sweep

Pass 28 Apr 2015 106,117 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has free play between ball-pin and valve but separation is unlikely (2.3.5)

Pass 23 May 2014 104,256 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2014 104,251 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 102,062 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 102,047 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 91,709 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 85,462 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 81,948 miles

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

slight damage to outer side wall of N/S/F tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2009 74,202 miles

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

slight damage to N/S/F tyre sidewall

Pass 6 Sep 2008 64,032 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 60,970 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 60,970 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 48,870 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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W235 VRD is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 W235 VRD, 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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W235 VRD is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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