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W235 VTT

2000 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

181,321 mi
Last recorded181,321 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 181,321 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

various suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2020 179,792 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed all (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

sill and undercovers

underside corroded / rusty

Pass 18 Nov 2019 176,280 miles

Corrosion underneath and sill covers fitted

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 169,543 miles

both front shocker casings corroded

outer sill panels covered with plastic skirts

Fail 30 Aug 2018 169,542 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

both front shocker casings corroded

outer sill panels covered with plastic skirts

Pass 30 Sep 2017 164,518 miles

all tyre valves perished

front tyres wearing on edges & perished

Pass 18 Jun 2016 160,140 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 152,252 miles

rear tyres worn to 3mm & perished

Pass 3 Jun 2014 145,282 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

both rear tyres perished

rear exhaust box loosing outer skin

Fail 3 Jun 2014 145,282 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both rear tyres perished

rear exhaust box loosing outer skin

Pass 17 Jun 2013 138,608 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 138,608 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 131,618 miles

Advise rear silencer deteriorated.

Fail 7 Jun 2012 131,614 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)

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Advise rear silencer deteriorated.

Pass 20 Jun 2011 123,532 miles

both front inner cv boots split

Pass 4 Jun 2010 115,075 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 115,075 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

n/s/f inner cv boot split

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 23 Jun 2009 107,876 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 107,876 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 94,784 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 79,770 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 79,770 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 64,897 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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W235 VTT 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 69.6%.

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 VTT, 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 VTT is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 June 2000.

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