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W979 SFT

2000 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,407 mi
Last recorded121,407 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2015 121,407 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 121,407 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 113,145 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 113,145 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 104,483 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 95,074 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 83,749 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 74,268 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2009 62,499 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 62,499 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 55,789 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 48,227 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 43,123 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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W979 SFT is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W979 SFT, 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 W979 SFT registered?

W979 SFT is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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