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W498 YBD

2000 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,348 mi
Last recorded99,348 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW498 YBD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2016 99,348 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2016 99,346 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and offside rear (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting and offside rear inner wheel arches (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2013 99,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust rear section corroded

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2013 99,332 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust rear section corroded

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2012 98,531 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 94,714 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 84,984 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 84,984 miles

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

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

advise full brake inspection decel brakes only no rolling brake test .

Pass 24 Jun 2009 76,817 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 76,817 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 61,776 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 51,350 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 41,486 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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W498 YBD is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W498 YBD, 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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W498 YBD is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 13 July 2000.

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