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P657 BUB

1996 Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,620 mi
Last recorded75,620 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP657 BUB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx Turbo
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2011 75,620 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Steering wheel weakened by cracks (2.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 75,258 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 73,533 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 70,244 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 67,136 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo?

Based on 1,540 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
4,723
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 30
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 29
Registration plate lamp not working 24
Steering rack gaiter split 22
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P657 BUB is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P657 BUB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P657 BUB is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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