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L872 MDP

1994 Subaru Wrx

Silver Petrol 2475cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

118,976 mi
Last recorded118,976 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2016
Typical for 1994 Subaru Wrx97,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL872 MDP
MakeSubaru
ModelWrx
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,475cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2016 118,976 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 116,975 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 116,573 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 114,965 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 112,861 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 112,861 miles

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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 110,996 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 108,602 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 106,832 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 106,832 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 96,257 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2007 96,165 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2006 85,694 miles

as per. test number 221623546474

Fail 23 May 2006 85,687 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

engine oil leak.

evidence of engine overheating - water stains.

handbrake travel.

n/s head lamp glass damaged - not effecting beam pattern.

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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L872 MDP is a 1994 Subaru Wrx in Silver with a 2,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1994 Subaru Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 97,406 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 L872 MDP, 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 32 years old, this Subaru Wrx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L872 MDP is a 1994 Subaru Wrx, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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