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W98 PLS

2000 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,147 mi
Last recorded139,147 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW98 PLS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 139,147 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 139,134 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 131,552 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x4 rear union box (3.6.B.2c)

unable to ascertain quality of welding due to underseal

Fail 4 Jul 2017 131,497 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill and wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x4 rear union box (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 129,395 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 127,085 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 125,522 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009 113,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 113,550 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 108,367 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 94,923 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 78,817 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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W98 PLS is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W98 PLS, 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 W98 PLS registered?

W98 PLS is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 April 2000.

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