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W948 GWL

2000 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,782 mi
Last recorded110,782 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW948 GWL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 110,782 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 110,363 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 109,536 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 109,115 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 108,199 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 108,008 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 107,431 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 101,522 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 101,522 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 94,636 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 94,635 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 86,636 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2017 86,627 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 80,700 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 76,851 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 73,528 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 70,196 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 66,849 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 62,878 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 62,878 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 58,255 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 54,937 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 54,937 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 52,231 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 47,120 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 44,168 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 44,168 miles

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

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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W948 GWL is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 W948 GWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W948 GWL registered?

W948 GWL is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 22 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W948 GWL shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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