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W89 OAS

2000 Subaru Impreza

Red Lpg 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

166,746 mi
Last recorded166,746 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW89 OAS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2013 166,746 miles

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 166,484 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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 Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

battery insecure

bonnet secondary catch siezed

nearside mirror glass broken

offside and nearside rear lower corners holed/corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2012 160,058 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 149,842 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 151,822 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 136,001 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 128,168 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

brake pipes cleaned and copper sliped

Fail 24 Jul 2009 128,168 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 120,343 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 110,651 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 96,449 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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W89 OAS is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W89 OAS, 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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W89 OAS is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 July 2000.

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