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Y879 REC

2000 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,594 mi
Last recorded132,594 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY879 REC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 132,594 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 130,778 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 127,204 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 127,202 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2017 124,131 miles

Coolant leak ()

Marks on windscreen within zone A, due to faulty wipers, can be rubbed off.

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Apr 2017 124,128 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure Adjustable suspension. Locking device loose causing excess play. (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure Adjustable suspension. Locking device loose causing excess play. (2.7.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak ()

Marks on windscreen within zone A, due to faulty wipers, can be rubbed off.

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jan 2016 119,704 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 119,664 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 113,542 miles

Front screen damaged.

Fail 5 Jan 2015 113,540 miles

Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Front screen damaged.

Pass 11 Jan 2014 107,941 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 104,593 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 98,712 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2012 98,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 85,096 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 95,096 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2009 69,885 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 69,885 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 99,800 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 932,403 miles

advice n/s rear inner tyre side wall cut

Fail 15 Nov 2007 93,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advice n/s rear inner tyre side wall cut

Pass 1 Dec 2006 85,515 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 77,275 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 77,201 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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Y879 REC is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y879 REC, 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 Y879 REC registered?

Y879 REC is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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