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M988 EWX

1994 Subaru Impreza Wrx

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,032 mi
Last recorded112,032 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2011
Typical for 1994 Subaru Impreza Wrx108,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM988 EWX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2011 112,032 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Curb damage to n/s/f wheel

Dark sunstrip partially incroaching to swept area but not effecting drivers view

Modified suspension all round (very stiff)

N/s/ sill seam damaged

Number plate lamps dim

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Plastic covers fitted preventing full examination

Rear metal brake pipes corroding

Rear subframe corroding

Small chips on windscreen

Some deterioration to rear axle bushes

Sports exhaust fitted with temporary bung (loud but not considered excessive)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 105,927 miles

Brake hoses chaffing on suspension

Modified suspension and wheels fitted

N/s sill damaged

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full examination

Sports exhaust fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2010 105,900 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brake hoses chaffing on suspension

Modified suspension and wheels fitted

N/s sill damaged

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full examination

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Sports exhaust fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2009 99,113 miles

front number plate deteriorated

outer sills have plastic covers over them canot check sills

stone chips front screen

Pass 18 Mar 2008 91,826 miles

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

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

outer sills have plastic covers over them canot check sills

stone chips front screen

Fail 18 Mar 2008 91,826 miles

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

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

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

outer sills have plastic covers over them canot check sills

stone chips front screen

Pass 21 Mar 2007 92,659 miles

as previous test 37439847706

Fail 19 Mar 2007 92,657 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front pads wearing †Some play in front roll bar links

Front position lamps discoloured

Odd wheel nuts fitted †Non standard tyres and exhaust †Sill covers fitted

Some damage to nsf sill area

Pass 20 Mar 2006 86,988 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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M988 EWX is a 1994 Subaru Impreza Wrx in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Subaru Impreza Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 108,566 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 M988 EWX, 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 32 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M988 EWX is a 1994 Subaru Impreza Wrx, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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