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W356 PGC

2000 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

103,893 mi
Last recorded103,893 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW356 PGC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 5 May 2023 103,893 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

N/S/R TAIL LIGHT GLASS BROKN BUT NOT EXCESSIVELY.

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

RED CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY FLASHING ON DASHBOARD

1ST FAST IDLE LAMBDA BELOW THRESHOLD REQUIRMENTS.

Pass 17 Feb 2022 94,379 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 92,578 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Osr wheel arch is corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Osr tyre starting to crack due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Rear exhaust box rusty but not leaking

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear suspension arms bushes starting to crack (front bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 92,548 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Nsr wheel arch (front) has excessive corrosion within 30cm of suspension (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Osf wheel arch (front) has excessive corrosion within 30cm of suspension (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Osr wheel arch is corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Osr tyre starting to crack due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Rear exhaust box rusty but not leaking

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear suspension arms bushes starting to crack (front bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 91,409 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear wheel arch corroded.

Fail 26 Feb 2020 91,368 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel filler pipe corroding.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear wheel arch corroded.

Pass 12 Mar 2019 88,271 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 84,590 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join of centre section (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

Fail 14 Mar 2018 84,590 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join of centre section (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

Pass 17 Mar 2017 81,423 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 81,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 77,811 miles

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 3 Mar 2015 73,614 miles

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

Plastic side skirts fitted to seals

Fail 3 Mar 2015 73,614 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Plastic side skirts fitted to seals

Pass 19 Feb 2014 69,640 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Feb 2014 69,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2013 65,539 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2013 65,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2012 61,335 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2011 56,883 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 52,318 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 52,318 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 47,178 miles

n/s/f tyre tread wearing inner edge

stone damage screen

Pass 10 Mar 2008 41,716 miles

offside number plate light dim

Pass 9 Mar 2007 36,211 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 36,211 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s inner washer jet poor

Pass 10 Mar 2006 30,607 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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W356 PGC is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 W356 PGC, 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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W356 PGC is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 March 2000.

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