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J28 WRX

1996 Subaru Wrx

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

87,999 mi
Last recorded87,999 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 1996 Subaru Wrx119,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ28 WRX
MakeSubaru
ModelWrx
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 87,999 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 87,999 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 87,999 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 87,999 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 87,979 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 87,999 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 87,999 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 87,999 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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 82,799 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 77,910 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Wrx?

Based on 18,325 MOT tests across 2,200 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
4,224
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 125
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 123
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 87
fog lamp not working 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 64
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J28 WRX is a 1996 Subaru Wrx in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1996 Subaru Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 119,212 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Wrx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J28 WRX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Wrx typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 30 years old, this Subaru Wrx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J28 WRX registered?

J28 WRX is a 1996 Subaru Wrx, first registered on 1 December 1996.

Is J28 WRX safe to buy?

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