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X898 VAF

2000 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,253 mi
Last recorded89,253 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX898 VAF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 89,253 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 89,123 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

under side of vehicle coated in under seal restricting inspection of body/chassis and pipes

Pass 8 Dec 2023 88,581 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Underside coated in wax oil/ stone chip restricting full inspection of body,suspension and brake pipes

Pass 8 Sep 2021 88,383 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 87,256 miles

manufacturers guards fitted to underside

Fail 1 Sep 2020 87,234 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

manufacturers guards fitted to underside

Pass 16 May 2019 85,742 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 85,060 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 83,641 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 81,584 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 80,164 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 78,935 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 78,344 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearisde front brake caliper weeping

offside front brake caliper weeping

Pass 28 Mar 2013 78,344 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearisde front brake caliper weeping

offside front brake caliper weeping

Pass 5 Apr 2012 77,397 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 76,795 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 73,108 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 69,176 miles

front tyres wearing outer edges and getting close to legal limit

rear number plate lamps both working but in poor condition

Fail 17 Apr 2009 69,176 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front brake discs slightly detiorated

Pass 28 Apr 2008 68,539 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 65,337 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)

Fail 19 Mar 2007 65,337 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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X898 VAF is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X898 VAF, 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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X898 VAF is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 September 2000.

Is X898 VAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X898 VAF shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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