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X226 AKW

2000 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

153,792 mi
Last recorded153,792 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD89,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX226 AKW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Sport AWD
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2017 153,792 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis frame (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear tyre is wearing on the outside

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 144,168 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

slight corrosion under the vehicle (front to back)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 138,099 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 130,830 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 123,086 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 112,714 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 108,751 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

exhaust heat shield insecure at front

Pass 28 Jun 2010 101,842 miles

slight noise from n/s/r (poss bearing)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 95,509 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil sump corrosion

Fail 25 Jun 2009 95,508 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil sump corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2008 89,725 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 83,332 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 77,323 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 77,323 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Sport AWD?

Based on 6,646 MOT tests across 875 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
6,848
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
875
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 390
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 343
Registration plate lamp not working 268
Registration plate lamp not working 235
position lamp(s) not working 212
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X226 AKW is a 2000 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2000 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 89,650 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza Sport AWD fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 390 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X226 AKW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Sport AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 26 years old, this Subaru Impreza Sport AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X226 AKW is a 2000 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD, first registered on 31 October 2000.

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