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X873 XLJ

2000 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

138,855 mi
Last recorded138,855 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti91,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX873 XLJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx Sti
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 138,855 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm / bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Rear both tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 25 Jul 2018 138,854 miles

Emissions not tested engine revving eractically at fast idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm / bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Rear both tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Jul 2017 134,435 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 134,435 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 133,344 miles

n/s front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2012 131,246 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 120,236 miles

rear exhaust mounting insecure

Fail 8 Apr 2011 120,205 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

rear exhaust mounting insecure

Pass 24 Mar 2010 110,932 miles

nearside rear tyre tread worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2009 103,447 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 99,820 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 99,774 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear tyre tread low

offside rear tyre tread worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Nov 2006 92,971 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front wing refector damaged

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti?

Based on 1,791 MOT tests across 274 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
2,574
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
274
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 54
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48
fog lamp not working 48
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 40
Steering rack gaiter split 38
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X873 XLJ is a 2000 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2000 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 91,612 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 Sti fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X873 XLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 26 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X873 XLJ is a 2000 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti, first registered on 1 November 2000.

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