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W597 RYC

2000 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

131,740 mi
Last recorded131,740 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2019
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW597 RYC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2019 131,740 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 126,673 miles

corrosion to brake pipes

flexy brake pipes cracking

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 23 Oct 2018 126,673 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to brake pipes

flexy brake pipes outer sheathing cracked

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 May 2017 124,072 miles

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

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to underseal

Pass 28 Apr 2016 118,107 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 118,107 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2015 113,517 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 113,136 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 113,131 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 108,455 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 100,323 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 87,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 76,044 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 67,456 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 60,034 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 52,919 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 43,245 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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W597 RYC is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 W597 RYC, 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 W597 RYC registered?

W597 RYC is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 2 August 2000.

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