2000 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · W163 EAB
2000 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Apr 2000. Recorded mileage 106,421 miles. MOT expired on 23 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,421 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W163 EAB Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2023
- 106,421 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W163 EAB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Subaru Impreza (W163 EAB) between April 2023 and November 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
W163 EAB Mileage History
- 20/04/2023106,651 mi
- 24/11/2023106,421 mi-230 mi
Average of roughly -385 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Subaru Subaru Impreza Mk1 (GC/GF)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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