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X396 OBP

2001 Subaru Impreza Wrx

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

36,591 mi
Last recorded36,591 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2008
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza Wrx79,283 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX396 OBP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2008 36,591 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Slight damage to nearside tyre rear tyre side wall.

steering rack mounts coverd in oil plus slight movment.

Fail 15 Oct 2008 36,591 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Slight damage to nearside tyre rear tyre side wall.

steering rack mounts coverd in oil plus slight movment.

Pass 22 Jun 2007 60,423 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2007 60,423 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2007 59,657 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 46,567 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 46,567 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx?

Based on 9,096 MOT tests across 1,388 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
4,551
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 377
fog lamp not working 326
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 322
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 283
Steering rack gaiter split 271
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X396 OBP is a 2001 Subaru Impreza Wrx in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 2001 Subaru Impreza Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 79,283 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 Impreza Wrx fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 377 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X396 OBP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Wrx typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 25 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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X396 OBP is a 2001 Subaru Impreza Wrx, first registered on 3 January 2001.

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