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L709 PRC

1993 Subaru Wrx

Red Petrol 2475cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2014
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

132,339 mi
Last recorded132,339 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2013
Typical for 1993 Subaru Wrx126,967 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL709 PRC
MakeSubaru
ModelWrx
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,475cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2013 132,339 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

Fail 13 Sep 2013 132,300 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

Offside Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 1 Nov 2011
Fail 23 Sep 2011

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front bumper insecure

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 31 Aug 2010 130,583 miles

Bonnet Stay Missing

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

No Spare Wheel

OSR Fuel pipe excessively corroded - suggest replacement

Fail 27 Aug 2010 130,563 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Battery Insecure

Bonnet Stay Missing

Front Pully Loose

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

NSF Wiper blade slight too big - advice only

NSR Part of Bumper slightly loose

No Spare Wheel

OSR Fuel pipe excessively corroded - suggest replacement

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

Rear Brake Discs slightly pitted

slight oil leak - advise only

Fail 15 Jul 2010 130,529 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 129,981 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 129,966 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 2 Sep 2009 129,938 miles

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

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front sills damaged & corroded

both rear brake discs corroded

both rear brake flexy hoses loosely secured using tie straps

both rear doors do not open from outside(no outer handles fitted)

o/s/f brake flexy looks too long close to making contact with driveshaft when wheels on ground

one of jet holes blocked n/s washer jet

piping & wiring hanging down near brake pedal

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 126,684 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2008 126,496 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp extinguishes when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 119,053 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 117,253 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 116,787 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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L709 PRC is a 1993 Subaru Wrx in Red with a 2,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 L709 PRC, 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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L709 PRC is a 1993 Subaru Wrx, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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