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W485 MHE

2000 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

120,977 mi
Last recorded120,977 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW485 MHE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 120,977 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 120,335 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in greese (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both and rear (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal underbody and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 120,231 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both wings next to the shock absobers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in greese (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both and rear (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal underbody and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 119,939 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear various/all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 119,401 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 118,970 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 118,883 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn cross bar axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn cross bar axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2019 117,600 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 117,577 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 116,039 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2017 116,037 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 114,395 miles

Nearside Rear inner and outer sill covered in under seal seem adequate repair

Offside Rear inner and outer sill covered in under seal seems adequate repair

rear brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 19 Oct 2015 112,576 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Various suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 7 Oct 2014 111,062 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 109,184 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both outer sills are corroded but covered in sill trims and unable to inspect

Fail 19 Sep 2013 109,184 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both outer sills are corroded but covered in sill trims and unable to inspect

Pass 7 Aug 2012 107,111 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 105,095 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 102,613 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 101,536 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 101,425 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 99,692 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 90,673 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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W485 MHE is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 W485 MHE, 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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W485 MHE is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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