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W348 RNV

2000 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

124,869 mi
Last recorded124,869 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW348 RNV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 124,869 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 123,998 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 123,997 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2023 121,643 miles

Exhaust very corroded

Fail 25 May 2023 121,640 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sills corroded close to rear suspension arm fixings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both tyres cracking and worn below limits at inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front front exhaust system very corroded

Pass 19 May 2022 120,053 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 120,053 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 118,213 miles

Both front tyres starting to crack on inner tread

Rear exhaust silencer blowing slightly

Pass 28 May 2020 116,640 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 May 2020 116,640 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 114,510 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 18 Apr 2018 112,707 miles

rear exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 6 Apr 2017 111,071 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 109,089 miles

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

front and rear discs rusty/worn

n/s/r shocker slightly weak

outer sills corroded

underside suspension parts rusty/corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2016 109,089 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front and rear discs rusty/worn

n/s/r shocker slightly weak

outer sills corroded

underside suspension parts rusty/corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2015 106,363 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 106,363 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 102,896 miles

Front exhaust system corroded

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 96,399 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 96,399 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 88,987 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 88,987 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Feb 2011 81,416 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

nearside no plate ill lamp dull

rear brake discs heavily corroded

slight bind nearside front wheel

Pass 9 Feb 2010 73,636 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 9 Feb 2010 73,636 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 65,602 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front number plate starting to deteriorate

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 58,487 miles

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

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

number plate lights dull o/s & n/s

Pass 23 Feb 2007 51,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 45,462 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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W348 RNV is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 W348 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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W348 RNV is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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