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W802 DCS

2000 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,645 mi
Last recorded133,645 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW802 DCS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 133,645 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 129,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill, Nearside & Offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 123,820 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 115,906 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 107,729 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 104,238 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both ends of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside rear wheel arch - unable to fully inspect sills - side skirts fitted - corrosion to suspension components (6.1.B.2)

corrosion to brake discs

nearside rear tyre worn out of shape inner edge low tread + splitting

Fail 15 Jul 2017 104,232 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear ends of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear lower inner arches (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to all suspension components

general under body corrosion side skirts fitted unable to fully inspect sills

nearside rear tyre worn out of shape inner edge low tread

Pass 16 Jun 2016 99,798 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 99,350 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases decat pipe (7.1.2)

front tyres cracking

rear exhaust bracket broken off

Pass 8 May 2015 92,421 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2015 92,421 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 May 2014 84,941 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 73,388 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 72,330 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 71,949 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 63,844 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 54,388 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 38,892 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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W802 DCS is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W802 DCS, 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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W802 DCS is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 July 2000.

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