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P117 PKE

1996 Subaru Impreza Wrx

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

132,007 mi
Last recorded132,007 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2014
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza Wrx102,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP117 PKE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2014 132,007 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 130,953 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 124,692 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust fron section corroding

Pass 1 Oct 2011 116,058 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 116,058 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 99,000 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 89,189 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 85,605 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 80,390 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 73,856 miles

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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P117 PKE is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Wrx in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1996 Subaru Impreza Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 102,792 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P117 PKE, 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 30 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 P117 PKE registered?

P117 PKE is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Wrx, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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The MOT history for P117 PKE shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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