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X271 REC

2000 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

136,005 mi
Last recorded136,005 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX271 REC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 136,005 miles

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

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

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

minor exhaust blow

nearside front drop link has slight play

oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2014 130,879 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Oct 2014 130,879 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 123,705 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2013 123,703 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 115,652 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 105,321 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 96,212 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 87,518 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2008 84,203 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 81,393 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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X271 REC is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X271 REC, 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 X271 REC registered?

X271 REC is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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