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N242 AUJ

2008 Subaru Impreza Wrx

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2012
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

161,641 mi
Last recorded161,641 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2011
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza Wrx109,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN242 AUJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2011 161,641 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 160,952 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Fail 23 Jun 2010 160,290 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 146,679 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2009 146,679 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 145,413 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 145,355 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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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N242 AUJ is a 2008 Subaru Impreza Wrx in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 N242 AUJ, 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 N242 AUJ registered?

N242 AUJ is a 2008 Subaru Impreza Wrx, first registered on 1 December 2008.

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