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W279 RNU

2000 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,571 mi
Last recorded120,571 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW279 RNU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 120,571 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Apr 2019 120,569 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jan 2018 112,480 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 105,894 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

slight cut to inner sidewall o/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Nov 2013 97,204 miles

Brake pipes greased

Chassis as been under sealed

Fail 13 Nov 2013 97,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipes greased

Chassis as been under sealed

Pass 12 Nov 2012 88,419 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 79,315 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 79,315 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 70,473 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 63,016 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Oct 2009 63,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 54,392 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 45,177 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 36,385 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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W279 RNU is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Silver 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 W279 RNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W279 RNU registered?

W279 RNU is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 June 2000.

Is W279 RNU safe to buy?

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