MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,843 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
fule filler pipe corroded
off/side front strut weeping oil
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
fule filler pipe corroded
off/side front strut weeping oil
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
near side front anti roll bar support bush contaminated with oil and deteriorating
How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx?
Based on 9,096 MOT tests across 1,388 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L296 EAB is a 2004 Subaru Impreza Wrx in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2004 Subaru Impreza Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 102,999 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 L296 EAB, 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 22 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was L296 EAB registered?
L296 EAB is a 2004 Subaru Impreza Wrx, first registered on 13 May 2004.
Is L296 EAB safe to buy?
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