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X543 UCV

2000 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

122,581 mi
Last recorded122,581 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX543 UCV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 122,581 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Oct 2015 122,227 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 118,715 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 May 2014 119,651 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre inner sidewall cracked but cords not visible

n/s/r/ tyre has screw in tread

o/s/f tyre has screw in tread

o/s/r tyre has screw in tread

Pass 3 May 2013 112,684 miles

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

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

front discs corrodid

offside front tyre inner sidewall has slight cracking not yet excessive

oil leak on engine goin onto front pipe.

rear discs corrodid.

Fail 30 Apr 2013 112,684 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

front discs corrodid

offside front tyre inner sidewall has slight cracking not yet excessive

oil leak on engine goin onto front pipe.

rear discs corrodid.

Pass 3 May 2012 99,043 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

abs light came on during test for a couple of seconds and went back out advise inspection ok on decelorometer test.

lap belt not visible not tested.

n/s/r license plate light dim.

nearside front tyre inner sidewall has cracks appearing no cords visible but strongly advise replacment.

o/s/f rear tyre has slight contact marks with arch not considerd execesive.

o/s/f side light flickering intil tapped by hand.

Fail 1 May 2012 98,978 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

abs light came on during test for a couple of seconds and went back out advise inspection ok on decelorometer test.

lap belt not visible not tested.

n/s/r license plate light dim.

nearside front tyre inner sidewall has cracks appearing no cords visible but strongly advise replacment.

o/s/f rear tyre has slight contact marks with arch not considerd execesive.

o/s/f side light flickering intil tapped by hand.

Pass 29 Apr 2011 82,277 miles

abs light came on during test went out seems ok

off side rear and near side rear discs slight pitting

off side rear tyre has evidence of rubbing rear wing

Pass 5 May 2010 78,793 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 78,793 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 74,626 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 74,626 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 1 Mar 2009 74,611 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 62,740 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 57,376 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 50,547 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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X543 UCV is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 X543 UCV, 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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X543 UCV is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 September 2000.

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