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N508 DJW

1995 Subaru Impreza Wrx

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,939 mi
Last recorded102,939 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2010
Typical for 1995 Subaru Impreza Wrx102,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN508 DJW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2010 102,939 miles

Corrosion noted on the rear brake discs.

Obstruction removed from the windscreen before the test commenced.

Oil leak noted from the engine.

Wear noted on the front brake discs. The front pads are aprox 40% worn.

Pass 23 Jan 2009 101,260 miles

c/o slow to drop and iratick

exhaust rusty,rear box rattling and front heat sheild damaged and rattling

n/s headlamp pattern poor

oil leak

rear discs poor

wet test

Fail 5 Dec 2008 100,588 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)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

all lights noted intermittenly flickering

bolt that secures the earth to the gearbox noted loose, sitting on the gearbox

headlights adjusted

oil leak noted from the engine, dripping on to n/s section of the exhaust

Pass 14 Feb 2008 98,591 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 92,506 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 92,506 miles

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

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

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

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

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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N508 DJW is a 1995 Subaru Impreza Wrx in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Subaru Impreza Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 102,103 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 N508 DJW, 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 31 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N508 DJW registered?

N508 DJW is a 1995 Subaru Impreza Wrx, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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