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W238 PCV

2000 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

128,506 mi
Last recorded128,506 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW238 PCV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2019 128,506 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 117,837 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2017 111,603 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 111,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 100,530 miles

o/s/f seat belt starting to fray

Fail 6 Jun 2016 100,530 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f seat belt starting to fray

Pass 27 Jun 2015 93,554 miles

center and rear exhaust corroding

o/s front seatbelt starting to frey

rear number plate starting to mist

Pass 31 May 2014 86,516 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 28 May 2014 86,505 miles

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

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 19 Jun 2013 79,849 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low

Fail 19 Jun 2013 79,847 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

high level stop lamp not working

o/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 29 Jun 2012 74,970 miles

rear number plate starting to disfigure

suspect rear cross member bushs perrished

Pass 24 Jun 2011 69,090 miles

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

n/s inner c.v gaiter split and suspect slight play to joint

Pass 25 Jun 2010 63,736 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 58,456 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low

rear tyres wearing low

unable to open n/s/r door from inside

Pass 23 Jun 2008 53,489 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 53,489 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

high level stop lamp no working

Pass 29 Jun 2007 49,018 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 49,018 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear tyre treads low

Pass 30 Jun 2006 44,774 miles

o/s rear tyre tread low

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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W238 PCV is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 W238 PCV, 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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W238 PCV is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 June 2000.

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