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X256 VNW

2000 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

89,409 mi
Last recorded89,409 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX256 VNW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 89,409 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 89,409 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2017 88,024 miles

BOTH rear wheel arches badly corroded ,but sharp edges covered

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases System deteriorated and seriously weakened at flange joint plus other minor leaks (7.1.2)

Fuel neck vent pipe badly corroded but not leaking

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 88,020 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)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

BOTH rear wheel arches badly corroded ,but sharp edges covered

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases System deteriorated and seriously weakened at flange joint plus other minor leaks (7.1.2)

Fuel neck vent pipe badly corroded but not leaking

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 85,524 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system badly deteriorated/weakened

Fail 14 Jan 2016 85,520 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Suspension top mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system badly deteriorated/weakened

Pass 20 Jan 2015 83,381 miles

Exhaust deteriorated with many minor leaks

Offside rear tyre has cracking to tread area

Pass 4 Sep 2013 80,704 miles

rear bumper insecure

Fail 4 Sep 2013 80,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front wiper blades poor condition

rear bumper insecure

Pass 16 Oct 2012 79,308 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 79,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 76,667 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 76,662 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 73,565 miles

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)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 68,893 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 62,614 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 62,614 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 58,497 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 49,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 42,146 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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X256 VNW is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 X256 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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X256 VNW is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 November 2000.

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