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X96 RJS

2000 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

69,867 mi
Last recorded69,867 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX96 RJS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 69,867 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 69,736 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 69,736 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 67,903 miles

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

both sides rear inner sills corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2014 62,541 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 58,600 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2013 55,502 miles
Fail 7 May 2012 53,117 miles

All springs are corroded

Both front shocks slightly worn

Both rear diff stabilizer outer bushes slightly perished

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

Front discs are slightly corroded

Front pads getting low

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 May 2012 53,117 miles

All springs are corroded

Both front shocks slightly worn

Both rear diff stabilizer outer bushes slightly perished

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

Front discs are slightly corroded

Front pads getting low

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 49,453 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 45,422 miles

check front inner brake pads

front tyre treads wearing on edges

rear brake discs strating to rust

suspension starting to rust

Pass 17 Mar 2009 44,027 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 43,980 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 40,838 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 38,101 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 38,101 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 30,830 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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X96 RJS is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 X96 RJS, 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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What year was X96 RJS registered?

X96 RJS is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 September 2000.

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