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M557 XHW

1995 Subaru Impreza Wrx

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,961 mi
Last recorded110,961 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2010
Typical for 1995 Subaru Impreza Wrx102,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM557 XHW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2010 110,961 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

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

all 4 brake discs slightly worn

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

sump pan dented

Pass 1 Aug 2009 100,890 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 100,890 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 87,178 miles

oil low oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2008 87,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil low oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2008 86,530 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 86,530 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 80,750 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 67,459 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 67,299 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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M557 XHW is a 1995 Subaru Impreza Wrx in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Subaru Impreza Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 102,103 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 fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 377 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M557 XHW, 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 31 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M557 XHW is a 1995 Subaru Impreza Wrx, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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