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X799 JBV

2000 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,235 mi
Last recorded166,235 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX799 JBV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2014 166,235 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 166,233 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 161,365 miles

Oil leak

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

side windows tinted

Fail 26 Oct 2013 161,365 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

side windows tinted

Pass 10 Apr 2012 145,991 miles

both front tyres worn on stepped edges of tread [205/50/16w]

unable to check parts of vehicle due to covers

unable to check tyres + wheel bearings properly due to 4wd

Pass 14 Apr 2011 141,944 miles

corrosion possibly starting in n/s/r wheel arch but unable to check properly due to position?

corrosion starting in o/s/f lower suspension arm

unable to check n/s/front + rear seatbelts due to childseats

Fail 8 Apr 2011 141,880 miles

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

corrosion possibly starting in n/s/r wheel arch but unable to check properly due to position?

corrosion starting in o/s/f lower suspension arm

unable to check n/s/front + rear seatbelts due to childseats

Pass 7 Apr 2010 134,684 miles

cat has been removed but emissions just within max limits

unable to check front underside properly due to cover

unable to check n/s/r seatbelt properly due to childseat

Pass 18 Apr 2009 122,575 miles

O/s washer jet slightly weak

Slight play in front drop links

Pass 18 Apr 2008 111,002 miles

All springs moderately corroded and noisey on shockabsorber cups

Brake pedal rubbers worn

Front brake calipers starting to seize

Fuel filler cap of incorrect type and only just seals

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

Reduced damping effect of both front shock absorbers

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Slight play and separation of front anti roll drop links

Fail 15 Apr 2008 111,002 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

All springs moderately corroded and noisey on shockabsorber cups

Brake pedal rubbers worn

Front brake calipers starting to seize

Fuel filler cap of incorrect type and only just seals

N/s/r shock absorber reduced damping effect

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

Reduced damping effect of both front shock absorbers

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Slight play and separation of front anti roll drop links

Pass 7 Apr 2007 96,500 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 88,032 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2005 83,253 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2005 83,253 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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X799 JBV is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X799 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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X799 JBV is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 October 2000.

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