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W338 RNV

2000 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

151,507 mi
Last recorded151,507 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW338 RNV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2018 151,507 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

WHEEL TRIMS FITTED ALLROUND

Pass 11 Jan 2017 133,610 miles

Front tyres slightly cracking

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

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

Rear tyres slightly cracking

all tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 11 Jan 2017 133,610 miles

Front tyres slightly cracking

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear tyres slightly cracking

all tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 2 Feb 2016 129,579 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s rear tyre cracking

o/s rear tyre getting down

Fail 5 Dec 2015 129,579 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise closer inspection of all brakes

advise general corrosion of all chassis items

rear wheel bearing n/s slightly noisey

Pass 11 Nov 2014 127,461 miles

exhaust system corroding, slight leak at 'cat'.

fuel pipes at engine starting to corrode.

nearside rear brake disc corroding, rubbing noise heard on brake road test.

nearside rear tyre getting low.

offside front coil spring corroding.

offside front tyre low on edge.

offside rear tyre low on edge, and geeting low in middle.

rear subframe corroding.

Fail 11 Nov 2014 127,461 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

exhaust system corroding, slight leak at 'cat'.

fuel pipes at engine starting to corrode.

nearside rear brake disc corroding, rubbing noise heard on brake road test.

nearside rear tyre getting low.

offside front coil spring corroding.

offside front tyre low on edge.

offside rear tyre low on edge, and geeting low in middle.

rear subframe corroding.

Pass 29 Jun 2013 120,077 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 119,836 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 111,590 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 105,329 miles

areas of exhaust system deteriorating,and vibration/rattle from front section

Fail 25 May 2011 105,329 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

areas of exhaust system deteriorating,and vibration/rattle from front section

Pass 7 Jun 2010 92,640 miles

Both front tyres worn on shoulders.

Nearside registation lamp dim.

Pass 27 May 2009 77,735 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 May 2009 77,735 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn shoulders,2mm tread depth and has a nail in tread area

offside rear tyre worn inner shoulder

Pass 16 May 2008 63,204 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2008 63,204 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2007 49,022 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge to low tread depth

Pass 1 Jun 2007 49,022 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge to low tread depth

Pass 9 May 2006 34,157 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 34,157 miles

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

o/s/f and both rear tyres started to perish on sidewalls

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 RNV is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W338 RNV, 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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W338 RNV is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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