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HJI 856

1997 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,109 mi
Last recorded54,109 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti99,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJI 856
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx Sti
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2008 54,109 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 54,999 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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2007 94,632 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti?

Based on 1,791 MOT tests across 274 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
2,574
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
274
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 54
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48
fog lamp not working 48
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 40
Steering rack gaiter split 38
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HJI 856 is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 99,696 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 Wrx Sti fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJI 856, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HJI 856 is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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