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M681 CTR

1995 Subaru Impreza Wrx

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

179,389 mi
Last recorded179,389 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2011
Typical for 1995 Subaru Impreza Wrx102,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM681 CTR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2011 179,389 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2010 158,642 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s washer jet poor

rear registration plate is cracked

Fail 18 Mar 2010 158,642 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 Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s washer jet poor

rear registration plate is cracked

Pass 10 Jun 2009 150,451 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 150,438 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S number light is dim

N/S/F tyre is bald on outter edge

Fail 1 May 2009 150,360 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake pedal spoungy

Pass 16 Apr 2008 143,478 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 143,543 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 132,915 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 109,591 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 109,591 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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M681 CTR is a 1995 Subaru Impreza Wrx in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 M681 CTR, 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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M681 CTR is a 1995 Subaru Impreza Wrx, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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