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V353 VKE

1999 Subaru Wrx

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,674 mi
Last recorded163,674 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 1999 Subaru Wrx108,539 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV353 VKE
MakeSubaru
ModelWrx
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 163,674 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2024 163,674 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 145,329 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 138,079 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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V353 VKE is a 1999 Subaru Wrx in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V353 VKE, 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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What year was V353 VKE registered?

V353 VKE is a 1999 Subaru Wrx, first registered on 11 September 1999.

Is V353 VKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V353 VKE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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