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M220 SWP

1999 Subaru Wrx

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

129,321 mi
Last recorded129,321 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 1999 Subaru Wrx108,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM220 SWP
MakeSubaru
ModelWrx
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 129,321 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 129,319 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 127,725 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 126,309 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 126,309 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 124,963 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 123,274 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 121,793 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 121,721 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 120,084 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 118,712 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 118,699 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 117,556 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 116,271 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 115,329 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 115,329 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 115,092 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 18 Nov 2011 115,051 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 113,563 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 112,096 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 112,080 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 110,571 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 108,678 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 106,580 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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M220 SWP is a 1999 Subaru Wrx in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1999 Subaru Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 108,539 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 M220 SWP, 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 27 years old, this Subaru Wrx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M220 SWP registered?

M220 SWP is a 1999 Subaru Wrx, first registered on 5 May 1999.

Is M220 SWP safe to buy?

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