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W388 ALA

2000 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

58,134 mi
Last recorded58,134 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW388 ALA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 58,134 miles

Chip in windscreen

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ joint between catalytic converters (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 58,100 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 57,974 miles

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 20 Jul 2022 57,945 miles

Chip in windscreen

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 57,846 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2014 57,054 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 57,054 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 55,184 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 55,042 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 50,275 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 50,274 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 44,833 miles

slight blow centre exhaust.

Pass 23 Feb 2006 40,852 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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W388 ALA is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W388 ALA, 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 W388 ALA registered?

W388 ALA is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 May 2000.

Is W388 ALA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W388 ALA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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