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M492 OEL

2007 Subaru Wrx

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

161,701 mi
Last recorded161,701 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Subaru Wrx93,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM492 OEL
MakeSubaru
ModelWrx
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 161,701 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 160,595 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 156,414 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 154,703 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 153,998 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 152,539 miles

Front tyre wall cracking slightly

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

Rear wall cracking slightly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 152,539 miles

Rear wall cracking slightly

Front tyre wall cracking slightly

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 150,355 miles

nearside rear tyre wall splitting slightly

offside front tyre wall splitting slightly

Pass 23 Sep 2013 151,101 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

all tyres cracking

Fail 9 Sep 2013 150,017 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

all tyres cracking

Pass 28 Aug 2012 148,562 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 146,717 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 144,533 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

o/s/r cv gaiter split

Pass 14 Aug 2009 120,000 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 123,504 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 98,883 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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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M492 OEL is a 2007 Subaru Wrx in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2007 Subaru Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 93,970 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M492 OEL, 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 19 years old, this Subaru Wrx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M492 OEL registered?

M492 OEL is a 2007 Subaru Wrx, first registered on 11 July 2007.

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