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L897 SUM

1993 Subaru Wrx

Silver Diesel 2475cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,061 mi
Last recorded132,061 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 1993 Subaru Wrx126,967 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL897 SUM
MakeSubaru
ModelWrx
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,475cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2014 132,061 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 125,237 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2011 117,538 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear disc corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2010 111,592 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2009 108,268 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 103,776 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 68,389 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 68,337 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2006 96,107 miles

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

front brake discs corroded.

Pass 12 Dec 2006 96,107 miles

front brake discs corroded.

Fail 4 Dec 2006 95,634 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

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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L897 SUM is a 1993 Subaru Wrx in Silver with a 2,475cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L897 SUM, 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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What year was L897 SUM registered?

L897 SUM is a 1993 Subaru Wrx, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L897 SUM safe to buy?

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