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W852 DPU

2000 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

122,812 mi
Last recorded122,812 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW852 DPU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 122,812 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot pocket area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower boot pocket area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 122,807 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Near lower arm mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot pocket area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower boot pocket area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 121,440 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 117,007 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 114,772 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2022 114,772 miles

Floor excessively deteriorated corrode and split next to suspension and brake valve mount (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Floor excessively deteriorated o.s.r rear valance to inner wing (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Fuel hose damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 120,600 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 109,227 miles

front backing plates missing

rear brake backing plates corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2016 105,072 miles

the filler pipe to the petrol tank is very rusted/corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2015 97,652 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged rusty (7.2.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 90,344 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 90,344 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 82,617 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 72,585 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 72,585 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 72,568 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 31 May 2011 65,198 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nail off side front tyre

Fail 31 May 2011 65,198 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nail off side front tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2010 58,077 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 58,077 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 49,583 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 41,624 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 36,312 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 32,437 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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W852 DPU is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 W852 DPU, 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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W852 DPU is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 May 2000.

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