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X491 JWP

2000 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

148,362 mi
Last recorded148,362 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX491 JWP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 148,362 miles

All Suspension Surface Corrosion.

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 148,362 miles

All Suspension Surface Corrosion.

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 142,154 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes corroded into the brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Both front tie rod's (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 139,252 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 4 Feb 2021 139,252 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 6 Apr 2019 138,558 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 138,558 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 136,022 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2018 136,016 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 132,965 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 132,962 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 129,708 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 126,100 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 123,036 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 123,036 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 119,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 119,350 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 115,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 109,760 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded on inner contact surfaces

Pass 6 Feb 2010 104,231 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 96,562 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 90,260 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 84,297 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2006 73,930 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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X491 JWP is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 X491 JWP, 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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X491 JWP is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 22 December 2000.

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