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W449 RYA

2000 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,959 mi
Last recorded136,959 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 136,959 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 136,943 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 134,570 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 134,426 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

front braided brake hoses rubbing on strut

rear discs corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2012 134,250 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 126,770 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 120,768 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 119,145 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 116,822 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2006 111,315 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 111,315 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 RYA is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RYA, 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 W449 RYA registered?

W449 RYA is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 May 2000.

Is W449 RYA safe to buy?

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