2000 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · W816 HFC
2000 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 19 May 2000. Recorded mileage 148,690 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,690 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W816 HFC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/01/2026
- 148,690 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W816 HFC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Subaru Impreza (W816 HFC) between November 2021 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
W816 HFC Mileage History
- 09/11/2021147,082 mi
- 06/12/2024148,025 mi+943 mi
- 12/12/2024148,025 mi
- 31/01/2026148,690 mi+665 mi
Average of roughly 380 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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