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W253 NAS

2000 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

158,416 mi
Last recorded158,416 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW253 NAS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 158,416 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 158,416 miles

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 150,564 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 146,018 miles

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of prescribed areas

surface corrosion to most areas

Fail 15 Aug 2014 146,018 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of prescribed areas

surface corrosion to most areas

Pass 7 Oct 2013 145,303 miles

Oil leak

sill covers on not allowing full inspection

Fail 23 Sep 2013 145,303 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

sill covers on not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Sep 2012 139,320 miles

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

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

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

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

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

advise nearside wiper blade

plastic covers on sills

Fail 7 Sep 2012 139,287 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

advise nearside wiper blade

plastic covers on sills

Pass 28 Sep 2011 134,463 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 134,463 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Battery insecure

Pass 28 Sep 2010 131,086 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 15 Jul 2009 124,616 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 124,615 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 105,552 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 92,069 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 92,069 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 78,133 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2006 78,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

corrosion on exhaust system at rear silencer

exhaust system corroded front to rear

movementj in handbrake cable

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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W253 NAS is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 W253 NAS, 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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W253 NAS is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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