MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,641 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is N242 AUJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for N242 AUJ shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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