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P762 AHO

1997 Subaru Impreza Wrx

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

100,781 mi
Last recorded100,781 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza Wrx102,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP762 AHO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 May 2014 100,781 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 May 2014 100,781 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 87,229 miles

Curb damage to n/s/f wheel rim

Both front tyres wearing unevenly and close to limits

Brake discs glazed, service brake poor performance for model

Centre exhaust mount adrift

General light corrosion to rear subframe and components

Ignition stiff operation

Small chips on windscreen

Some corrosion to rear sill seams, plastic sill covers preventing full examination

Sports tailpipe fitted (louder but not considered excessive)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 87,228 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Both front tyres wearing unevenly and close to limits

Brake discs glazed, service brake poor performance for model

Centre exhaust mount adrift

Curb damage to n/s/f wheel rim

General light corrosion to rear subframe and components

Ignition stiff operation

Small chips on windscreen

Some corrosion to rear sill seams, plastic sill covers preventing full examination

Sports tailpipe fitted (louder but not considered excessive)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 74,937 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 74,937 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)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 73,276 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 71,528 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 71,518 miles

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 62,901 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Fail 18 Feb 2008 62,901 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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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P762 AHO is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Wrx in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P762 AHO, 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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P762 AHO is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Wrx, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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