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W418 EBW

2000 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

107,736 mi
Last recorded107,736 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW418 EBW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 107,736 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 106,298 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 104,379 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 102,575 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill corroding

Offside Rear brake backplate corroding

Offside Rear inner sill corroding

unable to fully inspect sills due to covers

Fail 2 Feb 2023 102,575 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers

Pass 21 Feb 2022 100,239 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 100,236 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 98,146 miles

All exhaust flanges corroded

Centre exhaust flange/Cat bolt missing

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 96,192 miles

Cat centre bolt from flange missing

Front & Middle exhaust sections deteriorating/flanges corroding

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 94,541 miles

all exhaust flanges corroding

centre exhaust bolt missing but still secure

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers

Fail 6 Feb 2019 94,531 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

all exhaust flanges corroding

centre exhaust bolt missing but still secure

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers

Pass 12 Feb 2018 92,689 miles

Centre exhaust flange bolt snapped, but exhaust still fully supported

Exhaust flanges corroding

Pass 6 Feb 2017 91,275 miles

centre exhaust bolt snapped but exhaust still supported

exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2016 89,618 miles

front exhaust heat shield corroded

nearside front tyre valve cracking

nearside rear tyre valve cracking

offside front tyre valve cracking

offside rear tyre valve cracking

Pass 24 Feb 2015 87,488 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 82,409 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 74,950 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 67,259 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 59,862 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 55,262 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 52,651 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 48,725 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 44,666 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 41,112 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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W418 EBW is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W418 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W418 EBW registered?

W418 EBW is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 April 2000.

Is W418 EBW safe to buy?

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