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S88 ERU

2001 Subaru Wrx

Blue Petrol 2475cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,096 mi
Last recorded104,096 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Subaru Wrx101,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS88 ERU
MakeSubaru
ModelWrx
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,475cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2016 104,096 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 97,009 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Jul 2014 87,640 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front cross-member corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 87,640 miles

front cross-member corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 81,366 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 77,632 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 77,632 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 70,939 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 70,903 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 64,439 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 161,169 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 55,983 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 50,514 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 50,471 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs are in poor condition on inner faces and would advise replacement,brakes pull up straight and made 72%

Pass 24 Jun 2006 41,550 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 29,975 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Wrx?

Based on 18,325 MOT tests across 2,200 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
4,224
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 125
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 123
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 87
fog lamp not working 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 64
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S88 ERU is a 2001 Subaru Wrx in Blue with a 2,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Subaru Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 101,809 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 Wrx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S88 ERU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Wrx typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Subaru Wrx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S88 ERU is a 2001 Subaru Wrx, first registered on 10 July 2001.

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