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W297 WAE

2000 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

29,901 mi
Last recorded29,901 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW297 WAE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 29,901 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 28,513 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 28,329 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 27,294 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 27,252 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 27,252 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 27,086 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 27,066 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 26,660 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 26,491 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 26,440 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 26,105 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 25,878 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 25,877 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 25,582 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 24,850 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 23,280 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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W297 WAE is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 W297 WAE, 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 W297 WAE registered?

W297 WAE is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 2 August 2000.

Is W297 WAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W297 WAE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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