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W285 VGW

2000 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,280 mi
Last recorded139,280 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW285 VGW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 139,280 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 139,263 miles

Central Rear has a rust hole at the bottom of the rear windscreen but not affecting structure.

Fail 26 Sep 2018 139,262 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear has a rust hole at the bottom of the rear windscreen but not affecting structure.

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

car has been sat for a while - serious under body rust

Pass 13 Aug 2013 137,768 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 136,832 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 136,810 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 134,406 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 131,429 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 125,272 miles

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 30 Jun 2009 125,272 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 4 Jun 2008 120,724 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 120,724 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 112,578 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 104,560 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 104,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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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W285 VGW 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 66.7%.

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 W285 VGW, 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 W285 VGW registered?

W285 VGW is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 April 2000.

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