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W36 VGN

2000 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

157,422 mi
Last recorded157,422 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW36 VGN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 157,422 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective faded both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 153,937 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 153,937 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 151,409 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 151,409 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 147,805 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 147,745 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 141,636 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 141,636 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 134,812 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 134,812 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 127,750 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r

Fail 6 Mar 2012 127,750 miles

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r

Pass 10 Mar 2011 121,504 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 121,430 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 116,915 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 112,239 miles

o/s/f lower arm back synthetic bush leaking

Fail 9 Mar 2009 112,239 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

o/s/f lower arm back synthetic bush leaking

Pass 7 Mar 2008 102,506 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 85,831 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 73,515 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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W36 VGN is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 W36 VGN, 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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W36 VGN is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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