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K555 BPS

1993 Subaru Wrx

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

139,605 mi
Last recorded139,605 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 1993 Subaru Wrx126,967 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK555 BPS
MakeSubaru
ModelWrx
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 139,605 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 133,297 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 125,840 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 122,369 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 122,369 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2008 120,033 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 119,993 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 115,298 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Oct 2007 115,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 69,999 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 69,999 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 67,998 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 67,998 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

coolant leaking

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

propshaft defective

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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K555 BPS is a 1993 Subaru Wrx in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 K555 BPS, 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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K555 BPS is a 1993 Subaru Wrx, first registered on 1 February 1993.

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