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X218 EKR

2000 Subaru Impreza

Yellow Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

167,823 mi
Last recorded167,823 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX218 EKR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013 167,823 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 167,823 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 162,809 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 162,702 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2011 155,119 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 155,118 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 145,775 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 145,775 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 135,775 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 108,207 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 107,913 miles

Front Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2006 82,921 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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X218 EKR is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Yellow with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 X218 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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What year was X218 EKR registered?

X218 EKR is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 September 2000.

Is X218 EKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X218 EKR shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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