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X228 DAB

2000 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,028 mi
Last recorded83,028 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX228 DAB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2011 83,028 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear suspension components slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly deteriorated

front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

front brake pipes and ferrules slightly corroded

nearside inner front body slight damage and corrosion

rear brake discs slightly deteriorated

rear brake pipes and ferrules slightly corroded

rear drive system noisy in operation

Fail 12 Aug 2011 83,027 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly deteriorated

front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

front brake pipes and ferrules slightly corroded

front suspension components slightly corroded

nearside front tyre slight seperation between tread

nearside inner front body slight damage and corrosion

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake pipes and ferrules slightly corroded

rear drive system noisy in operation

rear suspension components slightly corroded

spare wheel missing at time of test

Pass 22 Feb 2010 78,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 74,009 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2009 74,000 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 73,451 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 93,631 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 90,412 miles

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front pads getting low

rear pads getting low

Fail 25 Aug 2007 90,392 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 77,826 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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X228 DAB is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X228 DAB, 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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X228 DAB is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 October 2000.

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