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P217 AYG

1996 Subaru Wrx

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

168,354 mi
Last recorded168,354 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Subaru Wrx119,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP217 AYG
MakeSubaru
ModelWrx
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 168,354 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 167,592 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 166,692 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 163,933 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 155,988 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 147,379 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

front windows tinted

Pass 15 Aug 2014 136,811 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front windows tinted

Pass 16 Aug 2013 130,273 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2012 122,010 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 115,940 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 115,940 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 107,233 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 101,830 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 101,681 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2007 92,786 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 92,786 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Wrx?

Based on 18,325 MOT tests across 2,200 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
4,224
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 125
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 123
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 87
fog lamp not working 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 64
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P217 AYG is a 1996 Subaru Wrx in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P217 AYG, 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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P217 AYG is a 1996 Subaru Wrx, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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