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T242 DAX

1999 Subaru Wrx

Blue Petrol 2475cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,220 mi
Last recorded99,220 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Subaru Wrx108,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT242 DAX
MakeSubaru
ModelWrx
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,475cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 99,220 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre worn inside edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheel arches corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2016 96,832 miles

Offside Front tyre tread low on inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2015 94,808 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 90,982 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 90,860 miles

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 84,858 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 79,872 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front top spring seat incorrectly fitted

suspect slight noise rear wheel bearings

Fail 10 Oct 2012 79,733 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front top spring seat incorrectly fitted

suspect slight noise rear wheel bearings

Pass 6 Oct 2011 71,621 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 71,615 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)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 65,172 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 56,120 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 55,941 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)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 50,746 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear fog light slightly discoloured

Fail 6 Oct 2008 50,746 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear fog light slightly discoloured

Pass 13 Oct 2007 47,707 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 47,075 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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T242 DAX is a 1999 Subaru Wrx in Blue with a 2,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1999 Subaru Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 108,539 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 T242 DAX, 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 27 years old, this Subaru Wrx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T242 DAX is a 1999 Subaru Wrx, first registered on 18 May 1999.

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