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X218 NBW

2000 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,941 mi
Last recorded135,941 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX218 NBW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 135,941 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 123,933 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 113,634 miles

Rear sills rusty but solid

Pass 20 Dec 2018 107,724 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 105,182 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 102,917 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 100,561 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 95,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear seat belts slow to retract

sill covers fitted unable to inspect sills

Pass 17 Oct 2013 91,088 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

plastic outer sill covers fitted unable to inspect sills

Fail 16 Oct 2013 91,088 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

plastic outer sill covers fitted unable to inspect sills

rear exhaust silencer touching rear anti roll bar

Pass 10 Oct 2012 85,311 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 85,106 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (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)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Oct 2011 76,977 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 70,434 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear road springs corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2010 70,434 miles

rear road springs corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2009 61,989 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Handbrake travel.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside wiper streaks slightly.

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 61,989 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Handbrake travel.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside wiper streaks slightly.

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 53,103 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 53,103 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 May 2007 33,758 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2007 33,758 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 23,181 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 NBW is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 NBW, 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 NBW registered?

X218 NBW is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 September 2000.

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