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X897 BCS

2000 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

115,170 mi
Last recorded115,170 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX897 BCS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2013 115,170 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 115,170 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 25 May 2012 108,479 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 108,479 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 98,347 miles

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

Heatshields at catalytic converter are insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 98,347 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Heatshields at catalytic converter are insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 91,325 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2008
Fail 3 Oct 2008 85,796 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

front wipers poor

Fail 17 Sep 2007 81,281 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 81,281 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 71,919 miles

Front brake pads wearing down, approx 4-5000mls left.

Front registration plate is deteriorating.

Pass 8 Nov 2005 59,061 miles

Offside rear tyre is worn to 2mm indicators, ren ew soon for winter, size is 195/60/15/H.

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin is corroded through, but no gas leaks.

Unable to test sills due to trims.

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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X897 BCS is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X897 BCS, 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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X897 BCS is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 2 September 2000.

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