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W379 OAO

2000 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,600 mi
Last recorded89,600 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW379 OAO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 89,600 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 88,402 miles

Offside Front chassis slightly corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

nearside & offside front jacking points slightly corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2013 85,257 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 85,230 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

corrosion on underside

split pins missing on lower ball joints

Pass 9 Dec 2011 85,184 miles

front brake discs braking serface corroded

n/s/front body/bumper damage

Fail 1 Dec 2011 85,184 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs braking serface corroded

n/s/front body/bumper damage

Fail 14 Nov 2011 85,166 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

front discs corroded

n/s/f wheel binding

nail in o/s/r tyre

rear discs corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2010 80,296 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 72,783 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 67,611 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 61,620 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 52,416 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 52,416 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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W379 OAO is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 W379 OAO, 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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What year was W379 OAO registered?

W379 OAO is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 June 2000.

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