2000 Subaru Impreza · 3,327 MOT tests
2000 Subaru Impreza reliability
2000 Subaru Imprezas fail 23.9% of first MOT tests, 40% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 13 Impreza years (3,327 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Subaru Imprezas: 25%)
- 23.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Subaru Imprezas: 25%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 40% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 23
- 106,860
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 23
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,327
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2000 against the years either side
- 1999 cars: 40% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2000 car does better)
- 2001 cars: 35% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2000 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 8.5% of tests fail here (11% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 65% fewer fails than comparable cars.
Common problems
What fails on a 2000 Subaru Impreza
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics9.3%
- Suspension9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks8.5%
- Brakes5.6%
- Body, chassis and structure5.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.9%
- Steering2.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 4%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Lambda reading outside specified limits 3.13%
An out-of-range lambda reading suggests poor fuel mixture or a failing catalytic converter, so diagnosis is needed.
Carbon monoxide high after fast idle 2.4%
High carbon monoxide can point to engine or catalytic converter faults, so ask for diagnosis before buying.
Steering rack gaiter no longer sealed 1.98%
A damaged gaiter lets dirt into the steering rack, causing wear and possibly costly repairs later.
CV joint boot split or insecure 1.65%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Stop lamp not working 1.38%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (7.51%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.22%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (4.96%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.85%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (3.76%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (3.73%)
Other years
Every Subaru Impreza year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2000 Subaru Impreza reliable?
2000 Subaru Imprezas fail 23.9% of first MOT tests, 40% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 13 Impreza years (3,327 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2000 Subaru Impreza MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (4% of tests), lambda reading outside specified limits (3.13% of tests), carbon monoxide high after fast idle (2.4% of tests).
How many miles should a 2000 Subaru Impreza have done?
At its MOT aged about 23, a typical 2000 Subaru Impreza shows 106,860 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
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