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R951 BBK

1997 Subaru Impreza Wrx

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,437 mi
Last recorded168,437 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza Wrx102,843 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR951 BBK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2009 168,437 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 168,437 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

offside rear inner cv boot split

Pass 24 Sep 2008 143,052 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 119,032 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 119,031 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight wear in nearside front steering rack end noted

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx?

Based on 9,096 MOT tests across 1,388 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
4,551
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 377
fog lamp not working 326
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 322
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 283
Steering rack gaiter split 271
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R951 BBK is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Wrx in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Subaru Impreza Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 102,843 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 fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 377 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R951 BBK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Wrx typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R951 BBK registered?

R951 BBK is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Wrx, first registered on 8 October 1997.

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