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Y243 XCW

2000 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

124,821 mi
Last recorded124,821 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY243 XCW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 124,821 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 117,616 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 116,859 miles

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

corrosion to vehicle

Fail 17 Aug 2020 116,833 miles

Position lamp not working both front sidelights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear inner arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to vehicle

slight oil leak

Pass 9 May 2019 115,149 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 115,144 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 109,628 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Apr 2018 109,628 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 105,583 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 100,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2015 100,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2014 94,987 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 93,118 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 May 2012 90,509 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

front side window tinting maybe too dark

Pass 19 May 2011 87,374 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 87,362 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 83,164 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 73,700 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 64,712 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 56,627 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 51,029 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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Y243 XCW is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y243 XCW, 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 Y243 XCW registered?

Y243 XCW is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is Y243 XCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y243 XCW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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