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X979 CBO

2000 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

172,604 mi
Last recorded172,604 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX979 CBO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 172,604 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 170,771 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 156,220 miles

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

rear anti-roll bar link bushes worn

Fail 28 Nov 2012 156,220 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

rear anti-roll bar link bushes worn

Fail 28 Nov 2011 137,847 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

both rear no plate lights flikerd when tapped

exhaust banging against diff support mount

n/s/f side light dim

Pass 28 Nov 2011 137,847 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

both rear no plate lights flikerd when tapped

exhaust banging against diff support mount

n/s/f side light dim

Pass 25 Nov 2010 120,136 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 120,136 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

n/s front flat

Pass 25 Sep 2009 118,808 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 118,808 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 102,643 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 86,725 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 86,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Battery insecure

Pass 4 Oct 2005 82,203 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 81,188 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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X979 CBO 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 60%.

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 X979 CBO, 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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X979 CBO is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 22 December 2000.

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