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X997 JAU

2000 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

149,674 mi
Last recorded149,674 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX997 JAU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2026 149,674 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Both rear under arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2026 149,662 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Both rear under arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 149,630 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension locking device missing ball joint split pin (5.3.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill backing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch to sill backing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front road wheel damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under body area is under sealed and difficult to inspect

Pass 22 Aug 2023 144,454 miles

Sill covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2014 142,615 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 142,543 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 136,151 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 136,115 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 128,453 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 121,169 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 121,169 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 111,636 miles

slight sticking of front brakes requires attention

Pass 26 Oct 2009 109,434 miles

n/s & o/s front drive shaft inner gaitors are split require replacing

n/s & o/s rear tyres are worn on inside edge of tread

o/s front brake is binding

Fail 26 Oct 2009 109,434 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

n/s & o/s front drive shaft inner gaitors are split require replacing

n/s & o/s rear tyres are worn on inside edge of tread

o/s front brake is binding

Fail 29 Oct 2008 95,999 miles

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

excessive travel in hand brake

Pass 29 Oct 2008 95,999 miles

excessive travel in hand brake

Pass 16 Oct 2007 81,567 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 71,919 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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X997 JAU is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 X997 JAU, 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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X997 JAU is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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