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W491 MHE

2000 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,870 mi
Last recorded94,870 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW491 MHE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 94,870 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

plastic over sills fitted to body

Fail 26 Mar 2019 94,869 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

plastic over sills fitted to body

Pass 15 Mar 2018 92,530 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

plastic over-sills fitted to body

Fail 14 Mar 2018 92,530 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

plastic over-sills fitted to body

Pass 27 Mar 2017 89,066 miles

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

plastic over-sills fitted to body

Fail 13 Mar 2017 89,011 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis box section (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

plastic over-sills fitted to body

Pass 10 Mar 2016 85,700 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion body sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion body sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake discs corroded

plastic over-sills fitted to body

Fail 9 Mar 2016 85,699 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion body sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion body sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake discs corroded

plastic over-sills fitted to body

Pass 12 Mar 2015 83,326 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 81,223 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 78,391 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 74,246 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 70,543 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 64,464 miles

oil leak

plastic covers on outer sills

Pass 30 Mar 2009 59,804 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 56,135 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 51,080 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 46,160 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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W491 MHE is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W491 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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What year was W491 MHE registered?

W491 MHE is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 April 2000.

Is W491 MHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W491 MHE shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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