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R855 VOD

1997 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,541 mi
Last recorded104,541 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti99,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR855 VOD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx Sti
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 104,541 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 104,530 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2012 79,983 miles

SUSPECT PAS LEAK ON PIPE TO RACK

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

O/S/R TYRE ROTATION WRONG WAY

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

SLIGHT PLAY IN ALL REAR SUSPENSHION BUSHES

Pass 19 Aug 2011 45,641 miles

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

o/s/f inner cv boot split

Fail 18 Aug 2011 45,641 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/f inner cv boot split

Pass 16 Aug 2010 71,415 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 71,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 104,138 miles

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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R855 VOD is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 99,696 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 R855 VOD, 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 29 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R855 VOD is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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