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M191 HBJ

1996 Subaru Wrx

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

130,351 mi
Last recorded130,351 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 1996 Subaru Wrx119,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM191 HBJ
MakeSubaru
ModelWrx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 130,351 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 128,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 121,791 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 121,701 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad material starting to break up (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 119,637 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 119,637 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 119,212 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 116,399 miles

Centre Front Lower Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Centre Front Lower Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 99,436 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 76,164 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 73,940 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 73,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 66,031 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 66,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 58,789 miles

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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M191 HBJ is a 1996 Subaru Wrx in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1996 Subaru Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 119,212 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 M191 HBJ, 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 30 years old, this Subaru Wrx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M191 HBJ is a 1996 Subaru Wrx, first registered on 5 September 1996.

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