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X227 HBY

2000 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,425 mi
Last recorded136,425 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX227 HBY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 136,425 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 136,424 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2024 130,178 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Sep 2023 125,875 miles

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front strut tops slight play offside and nearside

Pass 6 Sep 2022 121,740 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres perishing n/s cut tread cord not exposed at test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front end of sills damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2021 117,370 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four slightly perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear outer sills damaged

Pass 4 Sep 2020 113,316 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 108,776 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 103,635 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 96,520 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 92,717 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 92,575 miles

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 86,685 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 85,389 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 83,197 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 80,721 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 78,228 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2011 78,338 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 75,727 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 75,679 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2009 70,910 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 65,758 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 60,524 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2006 55,585 miles

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

offside front fog lamp glass damaged

Pass 17 Jan 2006 55,585 miles

offside front fog lamp glass damaged

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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X227 HBY is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X227 HBY, 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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X227 HBY is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 October 2000.

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