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P978 UGU

1996 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti

White Petrol 7990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,161 mi
Last recorded79,161 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti109,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP978 UGU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx Sti
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2012 79,161 miles

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 8 Jun 2011 78,022 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 77,914 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2008 74,179 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 114,390 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2007 114,372 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)

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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P978 UGU is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti in White with a 7,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 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 P978 UGU, 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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P978 UGU is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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