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W487 OTS

2000 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

114,085 mi
Last recorded114,085 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW487 OTS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 114,085 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 112,133 miles

metal brake pipes corroding

offside and nearside rear inner sill corroding

Pass 29 Apr 2014 109,430 miles

most metal brake pipes starting to corrode

offside & nearside rear inner sills corroding

offside & nearside rear subframe mounting bushes perishing & splitting

slight blow from middle exhaust box

Pass 1 May 2013 106,623 miles

rear outer sills corroding

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 17 May 2012 104,776 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front discs worn

both rear discs worn

Pass 19 May 2011 102,290 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake discs pitted

Fail 18 May 2011 102,290 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 18 May 2010 100,208 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 May 2009 98,687 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 95,595 miles

exhaust in poor condition and heat shields loose and rattling. tyres worn inner and outer edges.

Pass 17 May 2007 93,113 miles

exhaust in poor condition and centre box blowing slightly. †front pads worn low. †rear tyres worn low on outer edges. †fuel filler kneck corroded.

Fail 17 May 2007 93,113 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust in poor condition and centre box blowing slightly. †front pads worn low. †rear tyres worn low on outer edges. †fuel filler kneck corroded.

Pass 19 May 2006 89,798 miles

coolant leaking (radiator)

front pads low

rear exhaust poor condition

slight play in both rear antiroll bar links

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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W487 OTS is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 W487 OTS, 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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W487 OTS is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 March 2000.

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