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W397 OSP

2000 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,191 mi
Last recorded119,191 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW397 OSP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 119,191 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 108,336 miles

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 102,238 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018 102,197 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached To offside (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Reverse lights not working

Sill covers fitted unable to check all prescribed areas

Pass 31 May 2017 97,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Sill cover fitted

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded At block (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Sill covers fitted

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 May 2017 97,494 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Sill cover fitted

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded At block (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Sill covers fitted

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jan 2016 88,751 miles

brake pipes coated with underseal

corrosion starting both rear inner sills but not yet to excess

n/s/r tyre 3mm

sideskirts fitted

slight play n/s/r antiroll bar linkrod bushs

Fail 15 Jan 2016 88,757 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 78,283 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 74,126 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 74,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 68,993 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion underside

Pass 29 Jul 2011 197,042 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 197,041 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 193,121 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 193,048 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 169,440 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 169,430 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 146,327 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 124,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 102,907 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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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W397 OSP is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W397 OSP, 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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W397 OSP is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 June 2000.

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