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W488 MHE

2000 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

67,841 mi
Last recorded67,841 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW488 MHE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 67,841 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both O/S and N/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both O/S and N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both O/S and N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both O/S and N/S (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both O/S and N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 67,841 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer Sill and Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer Sill and Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both O/S and N/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both O/S and N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both O/S and N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both O/S and N/S (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both O/S and N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 65,607 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 65,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis plate near wishbone (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 63,523 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bent arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad, both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 61,307 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill's (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under-body of vehicle corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2022 58,507 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Sill's (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under-body of vehicle corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2022 58,486 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Rear Diff Support Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Sill's (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Rear Diff Support Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear Diff Support Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-body of vehicle corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2021 56,534 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Sill's (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under-body of vehicle corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2021 56,533 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Jacking Point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Jacking Point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Sill's (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under-body of vehicle corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2020 55,437 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 53,542 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 50,589 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 48,726 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 47,641 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 45,704 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 43,348 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 41,002 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2012 40,919 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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 39,191 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 37,508 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r brake disc pitted

Pass 17 Sep 2010 37,508 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

o/s/r brake disc pitted

Pass 18 Sep 2009 35,780 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 33,411 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 31,937 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 30,714 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 30,714 miles

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

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

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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W488 MHE is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 W488 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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W488 MHE is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 March 2000.

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