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R28 MED

2016 Subaru Wrx

White Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,249 mi
Last recorded55,249 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Subaru Wrx34,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 MED
MakeSubaru
ModelWrx
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 55,249 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 55,249 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 52,104 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 47,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 47,344 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 42,429 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 37,850 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 33,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 27,271 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 27,194 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Wrx?

Based on 18,325 MOT tests across 2,200 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
4,224
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 125
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 123
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 87
fog lamp not working 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 64
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R28 MED is a 2016 Subaru Wrx in White with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Subaru Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.6% with a typical mileage of 34,278 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 Wrx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R28 MED, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Wrx typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 10 years old, this Subaru Wrx is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R28 MED registered?

R28 MED is a 2016 Subaru Wrx, first registered on 11 July 2016.

Is R28 MED safe to buy?

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