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W269 VGK

2000 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

201,171 mi
Last recorded201,171 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW269 VGK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2016 201,171 miles

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

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear outer wheel arch corroded/deteriorated

windscreen chipped

Pass 10 Nov 2015 183,589 miles

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear tyres very heavily worn on inner edges

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

n/s/r wheel rim slightly buckled

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

product on both side repeater lenses

slight corrosion in rear sub frame

slight play in both rear anti roll bar drop link bushes

slight play in o/s/f inner rack ball joint

Fail 21 Nov 2014 161,869 miles

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

surface rust to wing

Pass 21 Nov 2014 161,869 miles

surface rust to wing

Pass 20 Nov 2013 141,290 miles

Both front tyres worn unevenly, close to limits and bald on outer edges

Brake pedal pad worn and clutch pedal pad missing

Corrosion to o/s/r shock absorber body

General corrosion to subframes and components

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Small chips on windscreen

Sports exhaust fitted, loud but not considered excessive

Underside very diry at time of test (close to limits)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 121,538 miles

Advanced corrosion to rear shock absorber bodies

Corrosion to rear coil springs

Light corrosion to rear subframe and components

Plastic sill covers preventing full examination

Some corrosion to inner/outer sill seams

Sports exhaust fitted

Various small chips on windscreen

Fail 26 Nov 2012 121,536 miles

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

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Advanced corrosion to rear shock absorber bodies

Corrosion to rear coil springs

Light corrosion to rear subframe and components

Plastic sill covers preventing full examination

Some corrosion to inner/outer sill seams

Sports exhaust fitted

Various small chips on windscreen

N/s/f outer brake pad worn close to limits and slight pull in brakes

Pass 25 Nov 2011 108,636 miles

Advanced corossion to both rear shock absorbers and springs

Brake pedal pad worn

N/s/r tyre worn close to limits

Plastic sill covers preventing full examination of structure

Rear shock absorbers weak operation and reduced damping

Some corrosion to rear subframe

Sports exhaust fitted with temporary noise bung (loud but not considered excessive)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 97,107 miles

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

front brake pads 20% left

outer sills have plastic covers over them canot check outer sills

rear brake pads 25% left

stone chips front screen

Fail 22 Nov 2010 97,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake pads 20% left

outer sills have plastic covers over them canot check outer sills

rear brake pads 25% left

stone chips front screen

Pass 24 Nov 2009 86,362 miles

outer sills have plastic covers over them canot check outer sills

sports exhaust system fitted

stone chips front screen

Pass 21 Nov 2008 74,713 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Nov 2007 66,441 miles

outer sills have plastic covers over them canot check sills

rear number plate lights dim

stone chips front screen

Pass 20 Nov 2006 57,401 miles

both front tyres 2mm left

Pass 21 Nov 2005 49,074 miles

brake pads 50% approx, non standard tailpipe fitted

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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W269 VGK is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W269 VGK, 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 W269 VGK registered?

W269 VGK is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 June 2000.

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