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N198 SVY

1996 Subaru Wrx

Yellow Petrol 2475cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

168,938 mi
Last recorded168,938 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Subaru Wrx119,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN198 SVY
MakeSubaru
ModelWrx
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,475cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 168,938 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 167,929 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 163,992 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 159,038 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 156,322 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front CV boot slight leak of grease

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 146,718 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 140,369 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged rack (2.3.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 134,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 130,404 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 126,824 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 122,820 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 117,498 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2012 117,496 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 110,367 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 101,434 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

o/s front inner c/v boot split

Pass 26 Jan 2009 94,314 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 86,617 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 86,617 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

How Reliable is the Subaru Wrx?

Based on 18,325 MOT tests across 2,200 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
4,224
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 125
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 123
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 87
fog lamp not working 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 64
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N198 SVY is a 1996 Subaru Wrx in Yellow with a 2,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1996 Subaru Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 119,212 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Wrx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N198 SVY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Wrx typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 30 years old, this Subaru Wrx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N198 SVY registered?

N198 SVY is a 1996 Subaru Wrx, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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