MOT Status
ValidMileage
168,938 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
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)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
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)
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is N198 SVY safe to buy?
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