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W338 RLS

2000 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,505 mi
Last recorded117,505 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW338 RLS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2011 117,505 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

drivers seat belt cut and fraying

fuel filler neck slightly corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2010 112,513 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 107,894 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 107,894 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

items over 40mm hanging in windscreen are MOT fail

Pass 12 Jul 2008 102,792 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 102,792 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 97,091 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 90,394 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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W338 RLS is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W338 RLS, 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 W338 RLS registered?

W338 RLS is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 June 2000.

Is W338 RLS safe to buy?

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