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X796 JBV

2000 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,125 mi
Last recorded137,125 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX796 JBV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 137,125 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear inner wheel arches have slight corrision

Pass 9 Dec 2014 129,961 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 129,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 121,775 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 121,772 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 115,373 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake fluid low

engine magment light intermint

nsf backing plate tuching disc

Fail 6 Nov 2012 115,364 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

brake fluid low

engine magment light intermint

nsf backing plate tuching disc

Pass 22 Nov 2011 109,416 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fan belt badly worn

nearside front inner c.v. boot split

Fail 14 Nov 2011 109,416 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fan belt badly worn

nearside front inner c.v. boot split

Pass 15 Nov 2010 104,473 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 104,473 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

n side inner cv gaitor split

Pass 21 Jul 2009 91,176 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 90,495 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 87,394 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 77,392 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 66,084 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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X796 JBV is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X796 JBV, 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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X796 JBV is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 November 2000.

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