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R779 ENP

1998 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,670 mi
Last recorded14,670 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti102,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR779 ENP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx Sti
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2010 14,670 miles

both front tyre devoid of tread inner edges

clutch pedal rubber worn

Fail 23 Feb 2010 143,646 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

both front tyre devoid of tread inner edges

clutch pedal rubber worn

Fail 2 Mar 2009 127,785 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 127,785 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 127,334 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 127,334 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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R779 ENP is a 1998 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 102,002 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 R779 ENP, 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 28 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R779 ENP is a 1998 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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