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W288 RNE

2000 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,380 mi
Last recorded75,380 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW288 RNE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 75,380 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

underbody presented heavily undersealed

Pass 7 Mar 2025 74,507 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NEARSIDE REAR AND OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT AND REAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL UNDERBODY (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 74,507 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NEARSIDE REAR AND OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT AND REAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL UNDERBODY (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 74,020 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT AND REAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL UNDERBODY CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 73,700 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 73,173 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 72,762 miles

ALL UNDERBODY HAS CORROSION

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SUBFRAME AND SUSPENSION ARMS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SUBFRAME (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT X REAR (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 72,254 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all underbody has corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2019 71,796 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 71,566 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 71,566 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 70,990 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 70,504 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 69,759 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 69,115 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 68,261 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 67,393 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 65,729 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 62,652 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 62,652 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 59,871 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 54,299 miles

o/s rear tyre sidewall slightly perished n/s front tyre scrubbing outer edge

Pass 8 Mar 2007 49,162 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2006 44,381 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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W288 RNE is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W288 RNE, 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 W288 RNE registered?

W288 RNE is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 June 2000.

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