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W292 MWJ

2000 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

119,522 mi
Last recorded119,522 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW292 MWJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2023 119,522 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Not completed (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 119,406 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

car covered with under seal all over under neath

Fail 4 Sep 2021 119,404 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

car covered with under seal all over under neath

Pass 15 Aug 2019 117,602 miles

undertray sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2018 114,063 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 113,175 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 110,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

all vehicle undersealed

nearside and offside outer sills plastic skirts fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2016 110,665 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

nearside and offside outer sills plastic skirts fitted

Pass 18 May 2015 104,612 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brakes hanging on

Fail 11 May 2015 104,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brakes hanging on

Pass 16 Apr 2014 99,312 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 94,494 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 94,494 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 92,526 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pipe corroded on offside rear joint

brake pipe off offside front brake flexy corroded

drivers washers blocked

rear suspension cross member (gearbox support)bushes worn

Fail 8 May 2012 92,526 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pipe corroded on offside rear joint

brake pipe off offside front brake flexy corroded

drivers washers blocked

rear suspension cross member (gearbox support)bushes worn

Pass 10 May 2011 90,409 miles

n/s wiper to long

Fail 6 May 2011 90,409 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s wiper to long

Pass 7 May 2010 88,978 miles

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

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

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

nearside front outer tyre tread low

Fail 7 May 2010 88,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

nearside front outer tyre tread low

Pass 5 May 2009 87,169 miles

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

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

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

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

windscreen washer bottle cap missing

Fail 5 May 2009 87,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

windscreen washer bottle cap missing

Pass 7 May 2008 85,240 miles

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

front & rear number plates loose

Fail 7 May 2008 85,240 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

front & rear number plates loose

Pass 9 May 2007 83,355 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 83,355 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 81,291 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 81,291 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

o/s/f fog light inop

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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W292 MWJ is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W292 MWJ, 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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W292 MWJ is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 April 2000.

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