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P829 AWY

1996 Subaru Impreza Wrx

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,059 mi
Last recorded65,059 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza Wrx102,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP829 AWY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2008 65,059 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 63,232 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 56,197 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 56,197 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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P829 AWY is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Wrx in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Subaru Impreza Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 102,792 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P829 AWY, 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 30 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P829 AWY registered?

P829 AWY is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Wrx, first registered on 1 October 1996.

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