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X208 AHU

2000 Subaru Impreza

Yellow Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

163,785 mi
Last recorded163,785 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX208 AHU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 163,785 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 160,794 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 156,245 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 156,241 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 150,939 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 150,307 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 149,677 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 148,882 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 146,291 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 144,289 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 142,268 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 142,251 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 139,916 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 139,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Sep 2015 131,307 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 121,656 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 113,591 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 104,149 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 104,149 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 93,468 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 83,288 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 83,288 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 75,933 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 75,933 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 68,480 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2007 60,790 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 52,564 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 44,687 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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X208 AHU is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Yellow with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 X208 AHU, 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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X208 AHU is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 September 2000.

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