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K484 PHU

1992 Subaru Wrx

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,121 mi
Last recorded126,121 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK484 PHU
MakeSubaru
ModelWrx
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2015 126,121 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

both rear brake pipes secured with cable ties but to move in brackets

nearside front brake flexi hose secured with cable ties but still moves on lock to lock

offside front brake flexi hose secured with cable ties but still moves on lock to lock

offside rear inner cv gaiter split

plastic side trims fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

rear subframe coroded but doesnt appear to be holed or weakened

Fail 28 Jul 2014 122,628 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre rear brake light not working

plastic outer sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of sills

Pass 28 Jul 2014 122,628 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre rear brake light not working

plastic outer sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of sills

Pass 30 Jul 2013 118,384 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

front wheels tight to turn by hand

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of sills

Fail 30 Jul 2013 118,384 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front wheels tight to turn by hand

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of sills

Pass 30 Jul 2012 114,500 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

near side and off side outer sills have plastic trim covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Fail 30 Jul 2012 114,493 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front fog lights not working

near side and off side outer sills have plastic trim covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 4 Aug 2011 110,718 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front wiper rubbers split on ends

near side front tyre slight cracking on side walls

near side rear tyre slight cracking on side walls

rear spoiler brake light not working

Fail 1 Aug 2011 110,708 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front wiper rubbers split on ends

near side front tyre slight cracking on side walls

near side rear tyre slight cracking on side walls

rear spoiler brake light not working

Pass 2 Aug 2010 108,567 miles

all rear brake pipes starting to rust

all rear fuel lines starting to rust

center brake light not working

Pass 11 Sep 2009 105,961 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2009 105,869 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2008 102,943 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2008 102,872 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 99,776 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 96,999 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 96,832 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2006 96,642 miles

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

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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K484 PHU is a 1992 Subaru Wrx in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K484 PHU, 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 34 years old, this Subaru Wrx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K484 PHU is a 1992 Subaru Wrx, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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