MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,645 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front fog light not working
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced & o/s/f, wrong colour (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced & o/s (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front fog light not working
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported & o/s/r (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joint (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported too high rubbing in driveshaft (7.1.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Offside Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joint (7.1.2)
Plastic sill covers, engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some components of the vehicle
Underside has been welded and undersealed but appears to be okay
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear join (7.1.2)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch/shock area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch/shock area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cill (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear x2 (1.1.C.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
engine bay/under covers fitted
Offside Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W972 ORL is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 W972 ORL, 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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W972 ORL is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 June 2000.
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