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RIW 9230

2003 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

155,102 mi
Last recorded155,102 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIW 9230
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx Sti
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2007 155,102 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 154,266 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2007 152,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 113,196 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 113,196 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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RIW 9230 is a 2003 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 RIW 9230, 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 23 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RIW 9230 registered?

RIW 9230 is a 2003 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is RIW 9230 safe to buy?

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