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N658 JCR

2005 Subaru Impreza Wrx

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

166,260 mi
Last recorded166,260 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza Wrx104,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN658 JCR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2015 166,260 miles

Nearside Rear inner cv boot split

Fail 11 Aug 2015 166,242 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear inner cv boot split

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

both front inner steering rack joints worn

Pass 11 Aug 2014 154,523 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine changed, pre 1992 engine, gas test limit changed to 3.5

front screen sticker fitted but vision ok

slight play in both inner steering rack joints

Pass 12 Aug 2013 145,244 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

carried out non cat test to limits co=3.5% hc=1200pm

screen sticker slightly big but vision ok

slight play in both inner steering rack joints

Fail 8 Aug 2013 145,241 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

carried out non cat test to limits co=3.5% hc=1200pm

o/s front brake binding slightly

screen sticker slightly big but vision ok

slight play in both inner steering rack joints

Pass 10 Aug 2012 138,264 miles

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

no 10th digit in chassis number for emitions and 1992 engine fitted, tested at co 3.50 hc 200 lambda n/a

Fail 7 Aug 2012 138,236 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

chassis number not in data base, new record created

no 10th digit in chassis number for emitions and 1992 engine fitted, tested at co 3.50 hc 200 lambda n/a

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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N658 JCR is a 2005 Subaru Impreza Wrx in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2005 Subaru Impreza Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 104,568 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 N658 JCR, 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 21 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N658 JCR is a 2005 Subaru Impreza Wrx, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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