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P483 HRM

2005 Subaru Impreza Wrx

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

144,334 mi
Last recorded144,334 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza Wrx104,568 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP483 HRM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2025 144,334 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 143,460 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under body by subrame (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 May 2017 142,098 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2012 135,485 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2011 128,007 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake discs scored all round

Pass 2 Oct 2011 128,007 miles

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

brake discs scored all round

Pass 6 Oct 2010 119,748 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 111,278 miles

Battery insecure

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

Centre Windscreen is of a temporary type (8.3.1f)

Fuel gauge on "min" throughout test

Lowered springs fitted all round

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non standard exhaust rear silencer assembly fitted

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear tyre has age cracks

Oil leak

Unable to check rear wheel bearings due to transmission drag

Pass 30 Sep 2009 111,278 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel gauge on "min" throughout test

Lowered springs fitted all round

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non standard exhaust rear silencer assembly fitted

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear tyre has age cracks

Oil leak

Unable to check rear wheel bearings due to transmission drag

Pass 30 Sep 2008 103,854 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 97,424 miles

Unable to assess outer sills due to side skirts.

Unable to assess rear wheel bearings due to drag on diff.

Unable to fully asses rear brake pipes as they are hidden behind subframe.

Pass 3 Oct 2006 88,890 miles

all tyres getting low tread

rear fog lamp lense a little dark

Fail 2 Oct 2006 88,848 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)

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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P483 HRM is a 2005 Subaru Impreza Wrx in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Subaru Impreza Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 104,568 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 P483 HRM, 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 21 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P483 HRM registered?

P483 HRM is a 2005 Subaru Impreza Wrx, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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