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X31 RCL

2012 Subaru Wrx Sti-tp Uk Sym-cal AWD

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

50,613 mi
Last recorded50,613 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Subaru Wrx Sti-tp Uk Sym-cal AWD49,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX31 RCL
MakeSubaru
ModelWrx Sti-tp Uk Sym-cal AWD
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 50,613 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust joints corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2024 47,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 47,368 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 44,480 miles

rear exhaust joints corroding

Pass 23 Sep 2022 40,308 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 40,308 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 33,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 33,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 27,244 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 20,392 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 14,145 miles

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2017 12,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 10,502 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 8,265 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Wrx Sti-tp Uk Sym-cal AWD?

Based on 2,246 MOT tests across 214 vehicles.

87.9%
Pass Rate
4,564
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
214
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 9
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X31 RCL is a 2012 Subaru Wrx Sti-tp Uk Sym-cal AWD in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Subaru Wrx Sti-tp Uk Sym-cal AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 49,554 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 Sti-tp Uk Sym-cal AWD fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X31 RCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Wrx Sti-tp Uk Sym-cal AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Subaru Wrx Sti-tp Uk Sym-cal AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X31 RCL registered?

X31 RCL is a 2012 Subaru Wrx Sti-tp Uk Sym-cal AWD, first registered on 19 September 2012.

Is X31 RCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X31 RCL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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