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X688 JCS

2000 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,299 mi
Last recorded82,299 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX688 JCS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 82,299 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 81,486 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive at rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers fitted to underside preventing full inspection

Fail 18 Mar 2019 81,484 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive at rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers fitted to underside preventing full inspection

Pass 31 Mar 2018 78,244 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 77,595 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 7 Sep 2016 77,579 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 71,823 miles

Side skirts fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2015 71,823 miles

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

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

Side skirts fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2014 68,781 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 68,781 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 66,469 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 62,294 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 52,818 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 45,495 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 36,584 miles

slight play in n/s/r shocker gland/bush

Pass 26 Mar 2008 31,561 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 30,553 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 29,662 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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X688 JCS is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X688 JCS, 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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X688 JCS is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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