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W356 VHR

2000 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

143,463 mi
Last recorded143,463 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW356 VHR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 143,463 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 140,313 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 137,817 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 135,580 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2021 135,558 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill rest behind plastic (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed rest of sill coverd in plastic moulding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill rest behind plastic (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 132,259 miles

both reg plate not of a standard type but not likely to be misread can be read from 25 metres away

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

under side of car plated and covered in black paint

Fail 7 Jul 2020 132,249 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

both reg plate not of a standard type but not likely to be misread can be read from 25 metres away

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

under side of car plated and covered in black paint

Pass 31 Jan 2019 128,084 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 134,254 miles

both outer sills have plastic covers hampering inspection of prescribed areas

Fail 19 Jan 2018 133,650 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and sill end cap (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both outer sills have plastic covers hampering inspection of prescribed areas

Pass 1 Feb 2017 127,046 miles

Rear subframe rusted

Fail 19 Jan 2017 127,039 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch hole (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch holed (2.4.A.3)

Rear subframe rusted

Pass 12 Jan 2016 122,069 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 116,220 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 116,220 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 107,805 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip worn

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 107,805 miles

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

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

Brake pedal anti-slip worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge recommend replacement

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 102,810 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 102,810 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front sock absorbers weak

Pass 30 Jul 2012 96,844 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2011 82,520 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 82,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2010 63,133 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 63,133 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 60,954 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 13 Jul 2009 60,954 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 52,050 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 47,842 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 47,841 miles

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

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

front number plate poor

Pass 22 Dec 2005 43,555 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 43,555 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 VHR is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 VHR, 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 VHR is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 July 2000.

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