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X296 BBV

2000 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

179,709 mi
Last recorded179,709 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX296 BBV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2019 179,709 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill repair covered in under seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear quarter panel hole due to excess corrosion

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler and breather pipes corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2019 179,703 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch hole due to excess corrosion and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch hole due to excess corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear quarter panel hole due to excess corrosion

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler and breather pipes corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 179,681 miles

Central Front Lower Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Central Front Lower wires on oxygen sensor twisted

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 170,381 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 170,967 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 168,054 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 165,705 miles

Nearside Rear light has a bad earth

brake pedal rubber loose

Fail 23 Jun 2015 162,203 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front windscreen has a light scratch

Pass 23 Jun 2015 162,203 miles

front windscreen has a light scratch

Pass 31 May 2014 155,744 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 31 May 2014 155,744 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 151,808 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 151,808 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2012 112,603 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 103,393 miles

inner driveshaft boot split to nearside

nearside front fog lamp cracked

plastic sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect outer sills

rear silencer outer skin splitting

slight corrosion to all rear metal brake pipes

slight pitting to both front brake discs

Pass 3 Jun 2010 99,796 miles

cannot fully inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

nearside front fog lamp broken

Pass 27 May 2009 95,697 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)

Fail 25 Apr 2009 94,657 miles

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

Nearside front fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 25 Apr 2009 94,657 miles

Nearside front fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 25 Apr 2008 87,497 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 26 Nov 2007 86,696 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 79,701 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 66,129 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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X296 BBV is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 X296 BBV, 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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X296 BBV is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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