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P254 XRH

2008 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,669 mi
Last recorded128,669 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti116,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP254 XRH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx Sti
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2012 128,669 miles

Oil leak

front discs slightly worn

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 18 Feb 2011 126,901 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 118,284 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Jan 2010 117,715 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Jan 2010 117,235 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 99,974 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 80,657 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti?

Based on 1,791 MOT tests across 274 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
2,574
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
274
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 54
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48
fog lamp not working 48
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 40
Steering rack gaiter split 38
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P254 XRH is a 2008 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 116,755 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 Sti fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P254 XRH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 18 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P254 XRH registered?

P254 XRH is a 2008 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti, first registered on 16 January 2008.

Is P254 XRH safe to buy?

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