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V148 KRL

1999 Subaru Wrx

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

113,947 mi
Last recorded113,947 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Subaru Wrx108,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV148 KRL
MakeSubaru
ModelWrx
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 113,947 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 113,853 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 113,578 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 112,856 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 111,707 miles

Coil spring corroded Both fronts and both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 111,638 miles

Coil spring corroded all four of them (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 111,621 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all four of them (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 111,593 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 111,593 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 111,545 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 110,905 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 109,576 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 108,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit right on 1.6mm strongly advise (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit right on 1.6mm strongly advise (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 102,136 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 97,833 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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V148 KRL is a 1999 Subaru Wrx in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V148 KRL, 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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V148 KRL is a 1999 Subaru Wrx, first registered on 11 September 1999.

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