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X247 VNW

2000 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,612 mi
Last recorded116,612 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX247 VNW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 116,612 miles

cat to centre joint badly corroded and blowing slightly

Fail 24 Oct 2025 116,611 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits poss due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to centre silencer blowing at joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 107,276 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Tyre obviously under inflated all (5.2.3 (l))

brake backing plates corroded

sill covers fitted restricting testers view

Pass 22 Nov 2023 105,809 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded / in poor condition

Fail 22 Nov 2023 105,809 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded / in poor condition

Tyre obviously under inflated all tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 105,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear exhaust silencer casing in poor condition

plastic sill covers fitted restricting testers view

Fail 11 Aug 2022 105,151 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear exhaust silencer casing in poor condition

plastic sill covers fitted restricting testers view

Pass 17 Aug 2021 99,497 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 99,497 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 97,086 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust system corroded, mounts and flanges looking weak

Fail 25 Aug 2020 97,060 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust system corroded, mounts and flanges looking weak

Pass 23 Jul 2019 94,455 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2018 93,757 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 93,757 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 92,960 miles

Rear exhaust system silencer corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2017 92,960 miles

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

Rear exhaust system silencer corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2016 92,016 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 92,016 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 89,770 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 85,936 miles

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

brake pedal rubber split

front and rear suspension parts rusty

rear exhaust back box in poor condition

slight under body corrosion

Fail 18 Jul 2013 82,857 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber split

exhaust back box in poor condition

n/s rear coil spring rusty

o/s front tyre just under 3mm

surface rust on front an rear suspension parts

Pass 18 Jul 2013 82,857 miles

brake pedal rubber split

exhaust back box in poor condition

n/s rear coil spring rusty

o/s front tyre just under 3mm

surface rust on front an rear suspension parts

Pass 6 Aug 2012 81,756 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 78,600 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 73,782 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 70,278 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 70,278 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 64,910 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2008 64,910 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 60,773 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 60,773 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 55,714 miles

Rear 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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X247 VNW is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X247 VNW, 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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X247 VNW is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 October 2000.

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