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W988 JOW

2000 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,407 mi
Last recorded84,407 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW988 JOW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 84,407 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 84,377 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 84,235 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 83,644 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 83,051 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 80,164 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 79,231 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 78,637 miles

High level brake light incomplete

Main securing bolt missing from catalytic converter

Nearside Front Inner Cv gaiter worn/damp

Nearside Inner Cill damaged

Nearside Rear Coil Spring corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber very weak

Offside Inner Cill damaged

Offside Rear Coil Spring noisey

Offside Rear Shock absorber very weak

Rear brakes noisey

Under trays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2015 70,898 miles

fog lamp has replaced the offside rear reversing lamp

Fail 5 Sep 2015 70,898 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)

fog lamp has replaced the offside rear reversing lamp

Fail 3 Sep 2015 70,885 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 65,151 miles

corrosion appearing on underbody,steering,braking and suspension systems

Pass 24 Aug 2013 62,714 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 59,384 miles

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

cut in offside front tyre but deep enough to reach cords

wxhaust rear silencer box outer cover corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2011 56,373 miles

Belly pans fitted

Exhaust rattle and corroading

General oil leaks

Hand brake nearend off travel

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Plastic sill covers fitted

Slight surface corrsion rear brake disks

Pass 12 Jul 2010 52,876 miles

Both rear tyres wearing edges

Oil leak

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 49,823 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Plastic side skirts fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front indiactor lens broken

Pass 9 Jul 2008 46,266 miles

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

Plastic sill covers fitted.

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

Screen chipped.

Fail 11 Jul 2007 41,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 41,785 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 36,864 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 36,864 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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W988 JOW is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W988 JOW, 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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What year was W988 JOW registered?

W988 JOW is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 July 2000.

Is W988 JOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W988 JOW shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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