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K538 FAW

2002 Subaru Impreza Wrx

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,802 mi
Last recorded89,802 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2010
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza Wrx77,739 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK538 FAW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2010 89,802 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 89,785 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Corrosion under vehicle not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 24 Oct 2009 80,240 miles

nearside rear outer cv boot split

Fail 17 Oct 2009 80,230 miles

Centre Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear outer cv boot split

Pass 9 Oct 2008

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

slight wera in n/s rack/oinion

Fail 8 Oct 2008 141,059 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)

Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

slight wera in n/s rack/oinion

Pass 24 Oct 2007 126,000 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 126,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 113,972 miles

offside front and offside rear tyres inner edges deviod of tread

Pass 25 Oct 2005 97,142 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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K538 FAW is a 2002 Subaru Impreza Wrx in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Subaru Impreza Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 77,739 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 K538 FAW, 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 24 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K538 FAW registered?

K538 FAW is a 2002 Subaru Impreza Wrx, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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