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X536 MSL

2000 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

107,543 mi
Last recorded107,543 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX536 MSL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 107,543 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet retainer corroded (8.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system heavily corroded & blowing slightly. (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 102,296 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

gearbox nosiy

oil leaks on engine

Fail 18 Mar 2016 102,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

gearbox nosiy

oil leaks on engine

Pass 31 Mar 2015 99,033 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Mar 2015 99,033 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 97,284 miles

EML Light On.

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlight Washers Do Not Work.

Horn Works Off Button Above Drivers Righ Hand Knee.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust silencer corroaded and loose.

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 97,284 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

EML Light On.

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlight Washers Do Not Work.

Horn Works Off Button Above Drivers Righ Hand Knee.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust silencer corroaded and loose.

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 93,922 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs condition

play in steering rack

rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2013 93,906 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs condition

no oil on dipstick 1:5 ltrs added

play in steering rack

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2012 87,146 miles

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

back box outter skin coming away

Fail 2 Mar 2012 87,146 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

back box outter skin coming away

Pass 3 Mar 2011 80,478 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 80,413 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

cuts in both front tyre outer sidewalls

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2010 73,830 miles

advise battery holder adrift

advise brake pedel worn

advise knocking on roadtest

advise offside inner cv boot split

advise offside rear tyre valve cracking

advise offside rear tyre wearing on edges

advise offside side repeater starting to show white

advise outer skin of the back box corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2010 73,830 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

advise battery holder adrift

advise brake pedel worn

advise knocking on roadtest

advise offside inner cv boot split

advise offside rear tyre valve cracking

advise offside rear tyre wearing on edges

advise offside side repeater starting to show white

advise outer skin of the back box corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2009 66,299 miles

exhaust corroded

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside wing repeater lense missing

slight play in both front lower suspension ball joints

slight play in offside of steering rack

Fail 25 Feb 2009 66,299 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust corroded

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside wing repeater lense missing

slight play in both front lower suspension ball joints

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 4 Mar 2008 57,370 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2008 57,370 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2007 49,374 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 49,374 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 41,529 miles

advise condition of back box

advise near side front wiper split

advise rear pads looking low

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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X536 MSL is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 X536 MSL, 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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X536 MSL is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 September 2000.

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