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X166 EKR

2000 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

191,261 mi
Last recorded191,261 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX166 EKR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 191,261 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately to floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Offside Rear Inner tire edge sign of cracking

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Apr 2017 191,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner florr near chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Offside Rear Inner tire edge sign of cracking

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Dec 2015 178,107 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 169,873 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 164,104 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 155,475 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Nov 2012 155,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 148,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 140,082 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 116,226 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 28 Nov 2008 101,250 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 101,250 miles

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

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

o/s/f fog light damaged

o/s/r chassi leg bent

Pass 6 Aug 2007 76,905 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 66,232 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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X166 EKR is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X166 EKR, 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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X166 EKR is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 November 2000.

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