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W299 BHJ

2000 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,534 mi
Last recorded140,534 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW299 BHJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 140,534 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 138,526 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 136,038 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 135,951 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Kick off in correct. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 132,890 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 129,692 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 127,806 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 123,541 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 123,541 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 119,500 miles

Child seats fitted to rear so unable to check seat belts fully.

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 115,655 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 111,024 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 111,024 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 105,402 miles

1 of 2 number plate lights not working

n/s/f wiper split

rear exshaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 3 May 2014 100,068 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 95,896 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 90,973 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 90,928 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 May 2011 86,130 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 78,888 miles

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

o/s/f headlamp damaged but beam pattern not adversely affected

Pass 5 May 2009 71,317 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 71,317 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2008 64,922 miles

front discs,wearing low...

front pads worn low,close to wear limit..

n/s/r tyre low to limit...

o/s/r tyre low to limit...

rear shocks wearing low..

Pass 3 May 2007 58,706 miles

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

n/s/r seat belt not checked , childseat fitted

Pass 4 May 2006 51,181 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r seat belt not checked ,child seat fitted

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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W299 BHJ is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W299 BHJ, 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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W299 BHJ is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 April 2000.

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