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W308 WAE

2000 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,877 mi
Last recorded115,877 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW308 WAE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 115,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 115,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 109,353 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jun 2017 103,416 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside headlamp aim on lower limit

Offside Front Lower bottom ball joint thread only just passing through nylock nut o/s fitted with castellated nut with split pin

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 May 2017 103,353 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure possibly bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened slightly (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slightly (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre low inner edge

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 95,236 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt ON LIMIT (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust corroded

items removed from drivers view prior to test

oil leaks

Fail 24 May 2016 95,065 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill still holed must be a continuous weld and not filled with sealant (2.4.A.3)

Rear exhaust corroded

oil leaks

Fail 16 May 2016 94,962 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened slightly (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage slightly (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

items removed

oil leak

Fail 6 May 2016 94,766 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened slightly (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage slightly (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt advise attention (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

items removed

oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2015 88,181 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 80,228 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s/r tyre slightly perrished

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2014 80,129 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s/r tyre slightly perrished

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2013 71,140 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Apr 2013 70,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 61,499 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 52,050 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside front seatbelt not tested

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 52,008 miles

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

Child seat fitted to nearside front seatbelt not tested

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

Pass 4 May 2010 47,890 miles

back box starting to rust

n/s/r light cracked but not showning white light

slight damage to front bumper

slight play in steering rack arms

Pass 17 Jun 2009 47,306 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 46,057 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 46,535 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 38,750 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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W308 WAE is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W308 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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W308 WAE is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 June 2000.

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