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P834 FEJ

1996 Subaru Impreza Wrx

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,900 mi
Last recorded73,900 miles
Recorded on6 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza Wrx102,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP834 FEJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2011 73,900 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 67,708 miles

all advisories as previous test: number 774372040013

all pososition lamps do not operate without ignition beingn turned on

both osf and nsf have slight play within casing/ shaft

fuel cap of 'import type'. visually indcates a sealing arrangement

nsf sill to floor distorted but not within prescribed area

osf flexy held on by tie clips and is secure at time of test

sill guards, splash guards and undercarrage trays fitted giving limited access to prescribed areas

Fail 11 Feb 2010 67,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

all pososition lamps do not operatre without innition beign switched on

both osf and nsf shock absorbers have slight play within casing/shaft

fuel cap is of import type and visually indicates a sealing arrangement

nsf sill to floor pan distorted but not within prescribed area

osf flexy held by tie clip and is secure at time of test

Pass 16 Jul 2009 62,872 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 61,275 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 58,812 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 58,812 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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P834 FEJ is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Wrx in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 P834 FEJ, 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 P834 FEJ registered?

P834 FEJ is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Wrx, first registered on 1 September 1996.

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