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W353 BHJ

2000 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

140,277 mi
Last recorded140,277 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW353 BHJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 140,277 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 139,027 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 138,743 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES HAVE SLIGHT CORROSION TO END FERRULES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL METAL BRAKE PIPE ENDS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED WHERE PLASTIC SHEATHING FINISHES (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES EITHER SIDE OF BLOCK UNION BY REAR AXLE ON OFFSIDE ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

REAR BRAKE EFFORT ON PARK BRAKE LOW=ADVISE REPAIR

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively FACES CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

SKIRTS FITTED TO BOTH SILLS

Fail 30 May 2019 138,743 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn INNER FACE CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES HAVE SLIGHT CORROSION TO END FERRULES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL METAL BRAKE PIPE ENDS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED WHERE PLASTIC SHEATHING FINISHES (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES EITHER SIDE OF BLOCK UNION BY REAR AXLE ON OFFSIDE ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

CAR UNDERBODY AND VARIOUS COMPONENTS HAVE SLIGHT SURFACE CORROSION

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

REAR BRAKE EFFORT ON PARK BRAKE LOW=ADVISE REPAIR

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively FACES CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

SKIRTS FITTED TO BOTH SILLS

Pass 12 May 2018 132,959 miles

Body has slight corrosion UNDERBODY AND INNER SILLS SLIGHTLY CORRODED IN AREAS (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL BRAKE FLEXI FERRULES ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL BRAKE PIPES BY FERRULES WHERE NOT PLASTIC COATED ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SMELL OF FUEL BY O/S/R CORNER BUT NO VISIBLE LEAKS OR STAINS ON FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS

coil spring corroded ALL 4 COIL SPRINGS CORRODED (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 May 2017 128,101 miles

Coil springs corroded

Exhaust corroded

Front anti roll bar link bar bushes perished

Nearside rear tyre perished

Slight movement in both front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 9 May 2016 116,771 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 116,771 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 105,370 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 93,993 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 89,279 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 89,279 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 83,517 miles

exhaust corroding

screen chipped

Pass 14 Apr 2011 78,283 miles

n/s rear tyre on limit

Pass 10 May 2010 73,991 miles

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

Exhaust back box corroded

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

Pass 6 May 2009 67,635 miles

exhaust corroding

Pass 16 Apr 2008 62,015 miles

exhaust corroding

Pass 9 May 2007 55,363 miles

exhaust corroding

Pass 6 May 2006 48,738 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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W353 BHJ is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 W353 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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W353 BHJ is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 May 2000.

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