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W981 RYC

2000 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

179,124 mi
Last recorded179,124 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD89,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW981 RYC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Sport AWD
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2015 179,124 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat converter (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

All rear suspension bushes perishing but no movement

Centre box flange corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 174,540 miles

Brake pipes x 4 from rear connector coated in grease

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

Centre exhaust flange corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2014 174,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brake pipes x 4 from rear connector coated in grease

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

Centre exhaust flange corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2013 170,612 miles

minor corrosion on all visible brake pipes

Pass 5 Nov 2012 166,216 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Nov 2011 161,071 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 154,617 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 154,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 144,640 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 144,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 135,493 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 1 May 2007 120,085 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 113,323 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Sport AWD?

Based on 6,646 MOT tests across 875 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
6,848
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
875
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 390
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 343
Registration plate lamp not working 268
Registration plate lamp not working 235
position lamp(s) not working 212
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W981 RYC is a 2000 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2000 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 89,650 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 Sport AWD fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 390 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W981 RYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Sport AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 26 years old, this Subaru Impreza Sport AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W981 RYC is a 2000 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD, first registered on 11 July 2000.

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