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YIW 8999

2000 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

120,752 mi
Last recorded120,752 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIW 8999
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 120,752 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 118,289 miles

check engine light on

osr seatback insecure

Fail 14 Aug 2015 118,289 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 110,685 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 107,697 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 103,188 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2012 103,072 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 11 Jun 2011 97,021 miles

O/S/F TYRE WORN BADLY ON INNER EDGE

clutch peddle rubber missing

Fail 6 Jun 2011 97,021 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 91,067 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2010 91,067 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 84,100 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2009 84,100 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 77,481 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2008 77,481 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 70,891 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 70,891 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 64,971 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 64,971 miles

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.

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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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.

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YIW 8999 is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 June 2000.

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