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V379 XAG

1999 Subaru Wrx

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

216,269 mi
Last recorded216,269 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Subaru Wrx108,539 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV379 XAG
MakeSubaru
ModelWrx
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 216,269 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 216,180 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 215,308 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 212,916 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 206,302 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 206,302 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2019 204,524 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 200,940 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 200,939 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 200,677 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2017 200,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016

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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V379 XAG is a 1999 Subaru Wrx in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 V379 XAG, 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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V379 XAG is a 1999 Subaru Wrx, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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