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X148 MKR

2000 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

167,337 mi
Last recorded167,337 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX148 MKR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 167,337 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 162,657 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 153,983 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 149,887 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 146,241 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 142,035 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 141,598 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 137,488 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in tread

Nearside Front Wearing inner edge

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 19 Nov 2016 137,488 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)

Both rear tyres cracking in tread

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

Nearside Front Wearing inner edge

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 132,635 miles

Offside Rear Back plate corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2014 128,468 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 122,569 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 117,573 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 112,018 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Dec 2011 112,018 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 105,716 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 98,259 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 90,426 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 88,040 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 88,040 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 73,789 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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X148 MKR is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 X148 MKR, 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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X148 MKR is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 December 2000.

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