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W917 VMX

2000 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,727 mi
Last recorded85,727 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW917 VMX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 85,727 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 85,244 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 85,244 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe leaking at join and all 4 pipes corroded at multi join point (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 85,175 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 85,020 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 84,549 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 84,288 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 83,106 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 80,375 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 76,887 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 71,217 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 68,558 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 66,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 66,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 62,377 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 62,367 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 57,852 miles

corrosion in exhaust system & slightly leaking soon req's attention.

front brakes [inner] discs worn.

Fail 31 Aug 2010 57,836 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

f/ bumper loose

sill covers

Pass 30 Jul 2009 55,937 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 52,053 miles

Inner faces of both front brake idscs corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

very little movement in front suspension

Pass 7 Aug 2008 52,053 miles

Inner faces of both front brake idscs corroded

very little movement in front suspension

Pass 5 Jul 2007 49,368 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 46,319 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 45,843 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2005

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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W917 VMX is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W917 VMX, 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 W917 VMX registered?

W917 VMX is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 13 June 2000.

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