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P684 GHC

1997 Subaru Impreza Wrx

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

177,006 mi
Last recorded177,006 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza Wrx102,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP684 GHC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 177,006 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 177,006 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 176,567 miles

Rear fog light discoloured

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 171,926 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 164,240 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust repaired

Pass 16 Mar 2018 156,891 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 144,471 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 144,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 133,940 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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

oil leak appears from sump plug

Fail 11 Mar 2016 133,940 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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

oil leak appears from sump plug

Pass 13 Mar 2015 116,683 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2014 107,058 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 94,005 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 81,213 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 73,248 miles

CENTRE STOP LAMP HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM SPOILER

NEARSIDE FRONT SEATBELT LOCKING MECHANISM WORKING INTERMITTANTLY BUT LOCKS AND RELEASES OK WHEN WORKING

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES CRACKIN WITHIN TREAD NO INNER CANVAS OR PLY VISIBLE BUT WOULD RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES WORN SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE

Fail 17 Mar 2011 73,248 miles

CENTRE STOP LAMP HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM SPOILER

NEARSIDE FRONT SEATBELT LOCKING MECHANISM WORKING INTERMITTANTLY BUT LOCKS AND RELEASES OK WHEN WORKING

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES CRACKIN WITHIN TREAD NO INNER CANVAS OR PLY VISIBLE BUT WOULD RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES WORN SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE

Fail 6 Apr 2010 64,044 miles

AIRBAG WARNING LAMP ON

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

OFFSIDE FRONT CENTRE WHEEL TRIM CRACKED SHARP EDGE BUT NOT PROTRUDING

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 64,044 miles

AIRBAG WARNING LAMP ON

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

OFFSIDE FRONT CENTRE WHEEL TRIM CRACKED SHARP EDGE BUT NOT PROTRUDING

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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P684 GHC is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Wrx in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1997 Subaru Impreza Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 102,843 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 P684 GHC, 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 29 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P684 GHC is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Wrx, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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