Subaru IMPREZA - 2000
201.0 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2000 is 366.2 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Subaru IMPREZA, model year 2000.
Sample size: 1,064 cars, 1,862 tests and 3,742 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 1,064 cars
The 2000 Subaru Impreza exhibits a significantly lower overall defect rate of 201 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 45% better than the average for cars of the same year, standing at 362 defects per 100. Notably, it performs exceptionally well in categories such as brakes, steering, and visibility, with defect rates considerably below the yearly averages. However, the defect rates tend to increase with mileage, particularly in the higher mileage brackets. Although tyre wear is a common issue, the Subaru Impreza's standout performance in critical vehicle categories makes it a reliable option compared to its peers.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 1,064 cars
Categories
Brakes
▲ 54.9% better
73.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 162.9 / 100 tests
- Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
Steering
▲ 60.4% better
10.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 26.8 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 45.3% better
15.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 28.5 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 48.9% better
40.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 79.9 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 40.5% better
167.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 282.2 / 100 tests
- A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
Body/Structure
▲ 42.8% better
43.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 76.1 / 100 tests
- Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
Equipment
▲ 64.4% better
6.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 17.7 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 24.5% better
43.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 58.0 / 100 tests
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 258
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 246
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 218
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 181
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 173
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 165
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 154
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 149
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 143
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 131
Serious faults (Top 10)
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 154
Emissions levels exceed default limits
FAIL
Occurrences: 79
Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer
FAIL
Occurrences: 69
Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer’s specified limits
FAIL
Occurrences: 64
Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 38
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
FAIL
Occurrences: 37
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 31
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
FAIL
Occurrences: 29
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 29
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 28