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M638 OEL

2008 Subaru Impreza Wrx

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,237 mi
Last recorded68,237 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2009
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza Wrx109,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM638 OEL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2009 68,237 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 68,237 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 61,368 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 61,344 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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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M638 OEL is a 2008 Subaru Impreza Wrx in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2008 Subaru Impreza Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 109,256 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 M638 OEL, 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 18 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M638 OEL registered?

M638 OEL is a 2008 Subaru Impreza Wrx, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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