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X261 VNW

2000 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

47,817 mi
Last recorded47,817 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX261 VNW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2025 47,817 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2024 46,952 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 46,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 46,432 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2023 46,432 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Mounting corroded off. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 45,681 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2022 45,681 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 May 2021 44,786 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main line to fley hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main line to fley hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 May 2020 44,181 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2019 41,729 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 39,051 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2017 35,155 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 32,486 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 31,838 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 31,838 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 30,393 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 30,031 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 29,221 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 28,357 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 27,604 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2008 26,837 miles

tyre sidewalls deteriorating

Pass 25 May 2007 26,091 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 24,678 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 24,203 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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X261 VNW is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 X261 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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What year was X261 VNW registered?

X261 VNW is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 November 2000.

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