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P502 CRN

1997 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,604 mi
Last recorded74,604 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti99,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP502 CRN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx Sti
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 74,604 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 38,795 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 38,779 miles

O/side wing mirror insecure

Fail 10 Aug 2012 38,779 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)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

O/side wing mirror insecure

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 38,779 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 Feb 2011 38,779 miles

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 38,779 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 38,779 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 38,779 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 59,173 miles

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

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

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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P502 CRN is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P502 CRN, 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 P502 CRN registered?

P502 CRN is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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