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W421 EBW

2000 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

147,955 mi
Last recorded147,955 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW421 EBW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 147,955 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 147,952 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2022 141,026 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 140,798 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 137,733 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 135,447 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 133,120 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 133,120 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 131,551 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016 131,551 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 129,074 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 129,074 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 125,850 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 125,850 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 123,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear silencer rusted

Pass 23 Jul 2012 120,898 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 120,890 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 118,519 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 114,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 114,963 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 111,839 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 107,482 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 101,973 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 96,705 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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W421 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 70.8%.

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 W421 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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What year was W421 EBW registered?

W421 EBW is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 13 April 2000.

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