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W481 XKJ

2000 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,999 mi
Last recorded124,999 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW481 XKJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 124,999 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body in poor condition

Pass 21 May 2014 124,325 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f and o/s/r flexi hoses insecure

Fail 21 May 2014 124,325 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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 registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f and o/s/r flexi hoses insecure

Pass 18 Jan 2013 122,451 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 112,202 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres close to legal limmit 1.6mm

Pass 5 Dec 2009 102,652 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 98,087 miles

n/s front inner cv gaitor split

Fail 18 Nov 2008 98,074 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

n/s front inner cv gaitor split

Pass 17 Oct 2007 87,969 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 80,178 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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W481 XKJ is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W481 XKJ, 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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W481 XKJ is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 March 2000.

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