MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,752 miAbove average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
check engine light on
osr seatback insecure
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
check engine light on
osr seatback insecure
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
nearside rear tyre has damage to inner side wall
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
nearside rear tyre inner wall has a cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Clutch pedal rubber missing
O/S/F TYRE WORN BADLY ON INNER EDGE
clutch peddle rubber missing
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
O/S/F TYRE WORN BADLY ON INNER EDGE
clutch peddle rubber missing
evidence of fuel leak from top of tank and smell of fuel from under car
evidence that n/s/r tyre has been touching n/s/r inner wheel arch
n/s front outer cv boot perrished
n/s/f anti-roll bar end link upper joint has slight play
o/s/f tyre worn bald to inner edge
slight play present to n/s/r wheel bearing
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
evidence of fuel leak from top of tank and smell of fuel from under car
evidence that n/s/r tyre has been touching n/s/r inner wheel arch
n/s front outer cv boot perrished
n/s/f anti-roll bar end link upper joint has slight play
o/s/f tyre worn bald to inner edge
slight play present to n/s/r wheel bearing
ALL SUSPENSION STRUTS SEVERELY WORN + PITTED
HARSH KNOCKING NOISES FROM SUSPENSION
exhaust noisy
extra gauges encroach into zone A of windscreen
rear anti-roll bar drop links fouling suspension arms
rear number plate poorly lit
slight play in n/s/f anti-roll bar drop link
virtually no suspension movement
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
ALL SUSPENSION STRUTS SEVERELY WORN + PITTED
HARSH KNOCKING NOISES FROM SUSPENSION
N/S/R TYRE TREAD DISTORTED + NAIL
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust noisy
extra gauges encroach into zone A of windscreen
rear anti-roll bar drop links fouling suspension arms
rear number plate poorly lit
slight play in n/s/f anti-roll bar drop link
various tyres severely under-inflated
virtually no suspension movement
front number plate slightly modified + not fixed vertically
knocking noise from rear suspension
rear brake discs in poor condition
slight play in wheel bearings
vehicle fitted with modified suspension (severely stiff)
windscreen washers poor
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
front number plate slightly modified + not fixed vertically
knocking noise from rear suspension
rear brake discs in poor condition
slight play in wheel bearings
vehicle fitted with modified suspension (severely stiff)
windscreen washers poor
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Possible fluid leak from power steering rack
Some play in N/S steering rack knuckle joint
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Possible slight exhaust blow from front section
Signs of possible slight P.A.S fluid leak
How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?
Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
YIW 8999 is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 YIW 8999, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of YIW 8999?
You can check the full history of YIW 8999 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was YIW 8999 registered?
YIW 8999 is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 June 2000.
Is YIW 8999 safe to buy?
The MOT history for YIW 8999 shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does YIW 8999 have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YIW 8999. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.