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X228 WGR

2000 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

103,959 mi
Last recorded103,959 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX228 WGR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 103,959 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

nsf cv boot deteriating

osr bumper corner mounting point corroded but bumper secure

osr bumper corner mounting point corroded but bumper secure

Fail 8 Jul 2019 103,953 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

nsf cv boot deteriating

osr bumper corner mounting point corroded but bumper secure

osr bumper corner mounting point corroded but bumper secure

Pass 9 Jul 2018 102,917 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 102,912 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 101,767 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 101,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 6 May 2016 100,297 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 100,289 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 98,071 miles

oil leak

alternator top bolt loose

Pass 28 Mar 2013 94,229 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 94,223 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 Mar 2013 94,176 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 89,852 miles

both rear suspension bushes slightly worn

exhaust heat shield insercure

o/s/f fog lamp missing

Pass 17 Nov 2010 89,703 miles

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

centre exhaust heat shield loose

nearside front caliper lower securing bolt rounder off

nearside rear outer tyre wall cut

offside front driving light missing

Fail 17 Nov 2010 89,703 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

centre exhaust heat shield loose

nearside front caliper lower securing bolt rounder off

nearside rear outer tyre wall cut

offside front driving light missing

Pass 21 Aug 2009 86,982 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 81,107 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 72,232 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 64,659 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 64,659 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 57,906 miles

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

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 WGR is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WGR, 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 WGR is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 September 2000.

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