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M238 RCY

2005 Subaru Impreza Wrx

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

158,385 mi
Last recorded158,385 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2012
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza Wrx104,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM238 RCY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2012 158,385 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 10 Oct 2012 158,385 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

offside front tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 18 Mar 2011 151,974 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 144,688 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 141,112 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 137,409 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 133,475 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 128,422 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx?

Based on 9,096 MOT tests across 1,388 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
4,551
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 377
fog lamp not working 326
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 322
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 283
Steering rack gaiter split 271
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M238 RCY is a 2005 Subaru Impreza Wrx in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2005 Subaru Impreza Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 104,568 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza Wrx fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 377 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M238 RCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Wrx typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 21 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M238 RCY registered?

M238 RCY is a 2005 Subaru Impreza Wrx, first registered on 1 February 2005.

Is M238 RCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M238 RCY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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