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P820 BFO

1996 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,253 mi
Last recorded163,253 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti109,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP820 BFO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx Sti
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2013 163,253 miles

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)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 161,414 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 158,746 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 146,705 miles

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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P820 BFO is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 109,208 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 P820 BFO, 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 30 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P820 BFO is a 1996 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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