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N98 BRX

2000 Subaru Impreza Wrx

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

146,885 mi
Last recorded146,885 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza Wrx92,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN98 BRX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 146,885 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 146,885 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 141,563 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 140,963 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 136,701 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 136,701 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2011
Pass 20 Dec 2010 123,131 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 123,131 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 119,605 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 119,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front suspension top mountings slightly perished

odd style wheels fitted to front of vechile which appear to be same size and offset

Pass 15 Aug 2007 112,827 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 112,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 103,844 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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N98 BRX is a 2000 Subaru Impreza Wrx in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2000 Subaru Impreza Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 92,448 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 N98 BRX, 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 26 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N98 BRX is a 2000 Subaru Impreza Wrx, first registered on 29 February 2000.

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