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W421 WTA

2000 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,076 mi
Last recorded145,076 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2020
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2020 145,076 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 140,479 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 140,470 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 134,726 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 May 2018 134,724 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2017 130,990 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush bushes on droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush bushes on droplink (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 May 2017 103,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush bushes on droplink (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush bushes on droplink (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 123,802 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 May 2015 117,422 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 May 2015 117,422 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 May 2014 112,295 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2014 112,295 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 105,613 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 102,734 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 May 2011 100,139 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 97,431 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 May 2009 94,305 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 91,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 91,974 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 86,057 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 73,422 miles

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

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 WTA is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WTA, 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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W421 WTA is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 April 2000.

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