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W98 RFX

2000 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,738 mi
Last recorded81,738 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 81,738 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Under body surface corrosion

Fail 25 Apr 2019 81,738 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Under body surface corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2016 81,727 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

battery secured with cable ties

front anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

o/s front tyre inner edge worn

Fail 1 Aug 2016 81,709 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s front tyre edges worn

Pass 4 Apr 2015 80,714 miles

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

engine mangement light on

front brake discs in poor condition

front wipers smearing

Pass 10 Apr 2014 77,873 miles

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

n/s front tyre near limit / inner edge worn

Pass 16 Aug 2012 76,692 miles

n/s front tyre damaged on sidewall

Pass 28 Mar 2011 72,257 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 68,625 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 68,512 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 62,600 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 60,300 miles

splits to osf tyre

Pass 10 Feb 2007 58,405 miles

exhaust noisy

Pass 24 Feb 2006 54,632 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 RFX is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RFX, 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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W98 RFX is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 June 2000.

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