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X978 HJB

2000 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,192 mi
Last recorded156,192 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX978 HJB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 156,192 miles

underbody undersealed

Fail 17 Jan 2026 156,192 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

underbody undersealed

Pass 9 Jan 2025 155,636 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 154,996 miles

Engine sump corroded

Front to rear underbody corrosion

Handbrake has slight reverse travel

Horn defective

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both rear arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both rear sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 154,996 miles

Horn defective

Engine sump corroded

Front to rear underbody corrosion

Handbrake has slight reverse travel

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both rear arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both rear sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 141,832 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 141,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2018 135,846 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 123,399 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 111,952 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 99,087 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 99,087 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 88,723 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 79,263 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 66,718 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 65,501 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

n/s/f brake discs damaged on inner surface

Pass 3 May 2011 59,786 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 59,784 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 57,661 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 57,595 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 55,089 miles

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)

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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X978 HJB is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X978 HJB, 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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X978 HJB is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 November 2000.

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