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P780 LRX

1996 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

105,645 mi
Last recorded105,645 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti109,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP780 LRX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx Sti
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 105,645 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 105,568 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 105,404 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 104,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 104,627 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 104,370 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 103,620 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 102,785 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 101,645 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both side (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 101,639 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both side (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both side (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer wall multiple cracks (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 100,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer walls slight damaged cracks (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal racks (2.3.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 98,187 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 98,187 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 97,104 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 95,922 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 93,936 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 90,895 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 86,406 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 86,406 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 73,929 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 73,929 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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P780 LRX is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1996 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 109,208 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P780 LRX, 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 30 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P780 LRX is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti, first registered on 1 September 1996.

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