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R710 DNB

1998 Subaru Wrx

White Petrol 2475cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,241 mi
Last recorded130,241 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Subaru Wrx118,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR710 DNB
MakeSubaru
ModelWrx
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,475cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 130,241 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 130,241 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 129,918 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 129,521 miles

Full roll cage fitted

Non standard exhaust fitted; slightly noisey.

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Upgraded brakes fitted

Uprated suspension fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2014 129,262 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 128,887 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 128,887 miles

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 127,189 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 127,188 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 122,201 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 122,201 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 117,104 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 117,104 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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 109,151 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 109,151 miles

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 101,606 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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R710 DNB is a 1998 Subaru Wrx in White with a 2,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 118,772 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 R710 DNB, 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 28 years old, this Subaru Wrx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R710 DNB is a 1998 Subaru Wrx, first registered on 25 February 1998.

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