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W359 SFJ

2000 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,757 mi
Last recorded145,757 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW359 SFJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 145,757 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 143,791 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 132,994 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 125,042 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

under car has been soaked in wd40

Pass 5 Feb 2016 121,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2016 121,817 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2015 117,495 miles

fuel filler pipes corroded

nearside rear inner wheel arch corrode but not holed

Fail 9 Jan 2015 117,351 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

fuel filler pipe corroded

near side rear inner wheel arch corroded but not holed

Pass 30 Jan 2014 113,162 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 113,072 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 108,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2012 102,058 miles

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

o/side front lower ball joint rubber split

Pass 21 Jan 2012 102,058 miles

o/side front lower ball joint rubber split

Pass 21 Jan 2011 89,671 miles

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

rear disc,s rusty

Fail 21 Jan 2011 89,671 miles

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

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

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

rear disc,s rusty

Pass 26 Mar 2010 86,064 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 79,756 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 79,756 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 72,339 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 64,214 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 55,895 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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W359 SFJ is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W359 SFJ, 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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W359 SFJ is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 March 2000.

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