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K388 MGU

1993 Subaru Wrx

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

119,920 mi
Last recorded119,920 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 1993 Subaru Wrx126,967 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK388 MGU
MakeSubaru
ModelWrx
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 119,920 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheelarch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 119,538 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 119,135 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to osf hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 118,422 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 118,011 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inside wheelarch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheelarch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 117,030 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

all four brake splash guards corroding

Pass 22 Feb 2017 116,198 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 116,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 115,078 miles

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

Surface corrosion on all exposed chassis and suspension components

Fail 8 Feb 2016 115,057 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)

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

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

Both rear tyres are starting to crack.

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

Surface corrosion on all exposed chassis and suspension components

Pass 17 Feb 2015 114,330 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 113,895 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 113,226 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre perrishing

Pass 10 Feb 2012 112,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres perrished

nearside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 10 Feb 2011 111,662 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear brake disc rusting

Pass 17 Feb 2010 110,528 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 109,203 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2008 107,488 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

unable to fully test outer sills due to covers

Pass 21 Feb 2007 105,172 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 102,750 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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K388 MGU is a 1993 Subaru Wrx in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1993 Subaru Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 126,967 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 K388 MGU, 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 33 years old, this Subaru Wrx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K388 MGU is a 1993 Subaru Wrx, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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