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W408 EBW

2000 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

145,164 mi
Last recorded145,164 miles
Recorded on12 May 2020
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW408 EBW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2020 145,164 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 147,529 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2017 143,260 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/f tyre tread cracking

Pass 16 Jan 2016 138,573 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 131,505 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 123,940 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 115,956 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 107,680 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 103,337 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 99,099 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 99,077 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 93,974 miles

offside rear tyre inner sidewall splitting

Fail 29 May 2009 93,936 miles

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

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 tyre inner sidewall splitting

Pass 9 Jun 2008 88,008 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2008 88,003 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 81,357 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 74,306 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres outer edges slightly scrubbed

Pass 3 Jun 2005 64,493 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2005 64,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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W408 EBW is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 W408 EBW, 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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W408 EBW is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 March 2000.

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