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K258 NVG

1993 Subaru Impreza Wrx

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

101,994 mi
Last recorded101,994 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 1993 Subaru Impreza Wrx109,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK258 NVG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 101,994 miles

exhaust slightly noisy

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2015 101,744 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 101,744 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 98,041 miles

Non-standard rear exhaust silencer fitted.Non-standard suspension coil springs fitted.

Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2012 167,484 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 150,246 miles

plastic covers on outer sills

play in os inner steering rack

Fail 31 Jan 2011 149,890 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

plastic covers on outer sills

play in os inner steering rack

Pass 1 Feb 2010 130,047 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 130,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

brake fluid level low

plastic covers on outer sills

play in os inner steering joint

Pass 9 Feb 2009 115,014 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 115,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

both rear tyres worn

nsf anti roll bar link worn

plai in osf inner rack joint

Pass 14 Feb 2008 102,473 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inside

offside inner track rod ball joint worn

Fail 12 Feb 2008 102,473 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre worn on inside

offside inner track rod ball joint worn

Pass 31 Jan 2007 83,317 miles

outer sills covered unable to inspect, rear anti-roll bar link bushes worn, play in rack on ns

Fail 22 Jan 2007 83,179 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 51,044 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx?

Based on 9,096 MOT tests across 1,388 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
4,551
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 377
fog lamp not working 326
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 322
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 283
Steering rack gaiter split 271
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K258 NVG is a 1993 Subaru Impreza Wrx in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1993 Subaru Impreza Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 109,574 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 fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 377 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K258 NVG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Wrx typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 33 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K258 NVG is a 1993 Subaru Impreza Wrx, first registered on 1 March 1993.

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