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N428 SGX

1998 Subaru Wrx

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

147,021 mi
Last recorded147,021 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Subaru Wrx118,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN428 SGX
MakeSubaru
ModelWrx
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 147,021 miles

car been standing

Pass 10 Nov 2014 145,982 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s and n/s/f tyres worn on edges

o/s/r sill end showing signs of corrosion

Fail 28 Oct 2014 145,971 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

o/s and n/s/f tyres worn on edges

o/s/r sill end showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 May 2013 140,242 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 140,234 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 20 Oct 2012 140,225 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front bumper insecure

oil leak from greabox

passenger seat back unable to secure in upright possition

sill covers fitted

speedometer inoperative

Pass 18 Jun 2011 128,698 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 128,695 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 May 2010 124,650 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 124,650 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 120,980 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 120,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2008 116,560 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 54,499 miles

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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N428 SGX is a 1998 Subaru Wrx in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 118,772 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 Wrx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N428 SGX, 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 28 years old, this Subaru Wrx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N428 SGX is a 1998 Subaru Wrx, first registered on 7 May 1998.

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