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M562 VRR

1995 Subaru Impreza Wrx

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

153,545 mi
Last recorded153,545 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Subaru Impreza Wrx102,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM562 VRR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 153,545 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 37,448 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 150,204 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 138,047 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 148,039 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 140,821 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

nearside and offside front tyre tread is wearing low on edges

unable to examine outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 11 Jun 2020 134,295 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Unable to examine outer sills due to plastic covers

Fail 4 Jun 2020 134,271 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Unable to examine outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 14 Nov 2018 113,514 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 113,514 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached ball joint split pin missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 110,179 miles

Body has slight corrosion both rear archs (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 91,798 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 91,788 miles

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

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 May 2014 90,144 miles

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

rear tyres worn on the edge

Fail 30 May 2014 90,143 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear tyres worn on the edge

Pass 28 May 2013 86,243 miles

exhaust blowing / holed

Pass 22 Feb 2012 82,261 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 82,247 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)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 75,797 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 75,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Damage to the front offside wheel rim

Front brake pads are getting low

Front offside tyre is worn on the inside edge

Nail in the rear offside tyre

Rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2008 67,487 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 67,487 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 61,964 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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M562 VRR is a 1995 Subaru Impreza Wrx in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 M562 VRR, 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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M562 VRR is a 1995 Subaru Impreza Wrx, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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