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M397 UBU

1995 Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,999 mi
Last recorded75,999 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2009
Typical for 1995 Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo116,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM397 UBU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx Turbo
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2009 75,999 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

damaged o/s/r bumper and arch

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

rear antirollbar links arms slight play in bushes

Fail 9 Sep 2009 75,999 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

damaged o/s/r bumper and arch

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

rear antirollbar links arms slight play in bushes

Pass 22 Aug 2008 75,999 miles

front tyres wearing slightly inner edges

slight play in both rear antiroll bar rubbers

slight water leak o/s/f radiator

Fail 21 Aug 2008 75,999 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front tyres wearing slightly inner edges

slight play in both rear antiroll bar rubbers

slight water leak o/s/f radiator

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo?

Based on 1,540 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
4,723
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 30
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 29
Registration plate lamp not working 24
Steering rack gaiter split 22
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M397 UBU is a 1995 Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 116,938 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 Impreza Wrx Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M397 UBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 31 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M397 UBU is a 1995 Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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