MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,040 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Oil leak
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)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front exhaust pipe has been welded
no heat shields fitted around the turbo
rear fog light colour slightly pink
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front exhaust pipe has been welded
no heat shields fitted around the turbo
rear fog light colour slightly pink
Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti?
Based on 1,791 MOT tests across 274 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P296 AYG is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1997 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 99,696 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 P296 AYG, 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 29 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P296 AYG registered?
P296 AYG is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti, first registered on 1 February 1997.
Is P296 AYG safe to buy?
The MOT history for P296 AYG shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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