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R893 EDB

1998 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,883 mi
Last recorded117,883 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti102,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR893 EDB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx Sti
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2011 117,883 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 112,516 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 109,128 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 109,128 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 106,450 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f inner cv boot cracking

Pass 14 Jul 2007 102,677 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 97,164 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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R893 EDB is a 1998 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R893 EDB, 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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What year was R893 EDB registered?

R893 EDB is a 1998 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti, first registered on 16 September 1998.

Is R893 EDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R893 EDB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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