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W426 VDF

2000 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

134,721 mi
Last recorded134,721 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW426 VDF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 134,721 miles

Entire exhaust system is in poor condition

Entire underside of vehicle is showing signs of corrosion

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

Front cv joints knocking on lock

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 126,404 miles

rear exhaust box is blowing, rattling and in poor general condition

underside of vehicle is showing some signs of corrosion

Fail 7 Jun 2017 126,391 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear exhaust box is blowing, rattling and in poor general condition

underside of vehicle is showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2016 115,291 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 115,291 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 106,100 miles

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

both front outer cv gaiter inner clips loose

Pass 2 Jun 2014 100,216 miles

temp repair on osf indicator lens

Fail 27 May 2014 100,104 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 Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.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 Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

temp repair on osf indicator lens

Pass 3 May 2013 91,579 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 2 May 2013 91,575 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Apr 2012 81,689 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 81,689 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 73,315 miles

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

clutch needs replacing

nsf tyre worn inner edge

tracking

Fail 20 Apr 2011 73,124 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

clutch needs replacing

nsf tyre worn inner edge

tracking

Pass 22 Apr 2010 65,162 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 54,994 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 50,000 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 41,029 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 35,041 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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W426 VDF is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 W426 VDF, 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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W426 VDF is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 April 2000.

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