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K289 SWP

2001 Subaru Wrx

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,577 mi
Last recorded114,577 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Subaru Wrx101,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK289 SWP
MakeSubaru
ModelWrx
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 114,577 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 112,702 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 112,669 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 109,732 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front steering arm has slight play

vehicle fitted with side skirts outer sils not inspected

Pass 12 Sep 2007 101,421 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 101,324 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust slightly noisy

Pass 13 Sep 2006 92,407 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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K289 SWP is a 2001 Subaru Wrx in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Subaru Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 101,809 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 Wrx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K289 SWP, 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 25 years old, this Subaru Wrx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K289 SWP registered?

K289 SWP is a 2001 Subaru Wrx, first registered on 1 August 2001.

Is K289 SWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K289 SWP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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