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W449 EES

2000 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,303 mi
Last recorded100,303 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW449 EES
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2017 100,303 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Nov 2016 100,236 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Trailing arm/inner sill rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Trailing arm/ inner sill rear (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 89,513 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal pipes corroded and greased over (3.6.B.2c)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2014 80,730 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 79,118 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 79,116 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

cat missing

Pass 13 Sep 2012 76,807 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 71,339 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 71,334 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 66,042 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 66,041 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 65,165 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 62,953 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2007 60,397 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 60,397 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 54,736 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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W449 EES is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W449 EES, 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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W449 EES is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 April 2000.

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