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W979 PBB

2000 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,628 mi
Last recorded91,628 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW979 PBB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 91,628 miles

corrosion present on brake pipes

corrosion present on offside and nearside outer sills

corrosion present on rear subframe and deteriorating nearside rear

nearside rear suspension leg damp

outer sill covers fitted offside and nearside

slider rubber missing on offside front brake caliper

Fail 7 Jul 2015 91,628 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion present on brake pipes

corrosion present on offside and nearside outer sills

corrosion present on rear subframe and deteriorating nearside rear

nearside rear suspension leg damp

outer sill covers fitted offside and nearside

slider rubber missing on offside front brake caliper

Pass 5 Jul 2014 88,087 miles

corrosion present on offside and nearside rear outer sills

nearside rear tyre worn on unner edge

sill covers fitted offside and nearside

Fail 4 Jul 2014 88,087 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion present on offside and nearside rear outer sills

nearside rear tyre worn on unner edge

sill covers fitted offside and nearside

Fail 30 Jun 2014 88,067 miles

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2013 122,386 miles

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

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

corrosion present on rear chassis rails

corrosion present on rear subframe

corrosion present on rear suspension components

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2013 122,386 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

corrosion present on rear chassis rails

corrosion present on rear subframe

corrosion present on rear suspension components

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2012 111,313 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 101,079 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2011 100,827 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2010 89,129 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 89,129 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 82,848 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Jun 2009 82,836 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 75,699 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges close to limits

Fail 24 Jun 2008 75,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 69,431 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2007 69,431 miles

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 59,476 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 59,075 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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W979 PBB is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W979 PBB, 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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W979 PBB is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 March 2000.

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