MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,429 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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rally car no rear seats or belts
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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 at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Subaru Wrx?
Based on 18,325 MOT tests across 2,200 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N517 PYN is a 1996 Subaru Wrx in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 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 N517 PYN, 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 N517 PYN registered?
N517 PYN is a 1996 Subaru Wrx, first registered on 31 December 1996.
Is N517 PYN safe to buy?
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