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W816 HFC

2000 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

148,690 mi
Last recorded148,690 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW816 HFC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 148,690 miles

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 12 Dec 2024 148,025 miles

has corrosion under body, sills, front chassis rails and suspension components but not considered excessive but getting more advanced

Fail 6 Dec 2024 148,025 miles

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

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

has corrosion under body, sills, front chassis rails and suspension components but not considered excessive but getting more advanced

Pass 9 Nov 2021 147,082 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 145,102 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 143,823 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 143,786 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 135,104 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 135,104 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 132,969 miles

surface rust on all brake discs

Pass 13 Sep 2011 128,113 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 126,947 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 126,947 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 120,277 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front number plate laminate starting to come away

Pass 25 Oct 2008 109,667 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 99,125 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 88,327 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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W816 HFC is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W816 HFC, 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 W816 HFC registered?

W816 HFC is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 May 2000.

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