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W438 VLT

2000 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

68,547 mi
Last recorded68,547 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW438 VLT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 68,547 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 68,435 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 68,421 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 68,180 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 67,875 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 67,647 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 66,941 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 65,886 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 64,322 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 63,379 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 58,391 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 8 Feb 2008 58,391 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 55,493 miles

advises top wind screen sun guard

Pass 25 Jan 2006 49,442 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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W438 VLT is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 W438 VLT, 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 W438 VLT registered?

W438 VLT is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 July 2000.

Is W438 VLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W438 VLT shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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