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W896 OBY

2000 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

127,229 mi
Last recorded127,229 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW896 OBY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 127,229 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 118,004 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 109,076 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 106,750 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 106,339 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 106,105 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 104,963 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2017 104,138 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 102,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 May 2016 102,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 7 May 2015 101,114 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 101,114 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 100,759 miles

under side off vehicle corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2012 100,759 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

under side off vehicle corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2011 98,942 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 98,942 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise a.b.s. light was on but now working o.k

Pass 25 Feb 2010 91,434 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 83,890 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 77,859 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 77,858 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 73,473 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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W896 OBY is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 W896 OBY, 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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W896 OBY is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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